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Livin' On a Prayer Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Kramer Jersey Star
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position), two single coils
Amp
Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (humbucker)
Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for 'Slippery When Wet' era and specifically for Richie Sambora's lead/solo work. Kramer Jersey Star with bridge humbucker into Marshall JCM2000. Effects chain includes Boss DS-1 Distortion, Boss CH-1 Super Chorus, and Framptone Talkbox (not used in solo).
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Boss DS-1 Distortion · distortion
- Boss CH-1 Super Chorus · chorus
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Kramer Jersey Star (bridge humbucker) → Boss DS-1 Distortion → Boss CH-1 Super Chorus → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead (spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- harmonically rich
- chorus shimmer
- tight, focused mids
- bright and articulate
- arena-filling
- smooth, compressed sustain
- modulated lead clarity
- cutting bridge pickup presence
- distinctive 80s rock solo