GuitarDistortedSolo
You Give Love a Bad Name Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, Floyd Rose, DiMarzio pickups)
Pickups
DiMarzio humbucker (bridge position, likely Super Distortion or PAF Pro)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Slippery When Wet' (1986). Gear confirmed by era, interviews, and typical Sambora setup. No direct source for exact pedal models on this solo, but amp and guitar are well-documented for this period.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5.5
Gain7
Reverb3
Treble6
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
Kramer Jersey Star → Delay pedal → Chorus pedal → Marshall JCM800 (with spring reverb) → Marshall 4x12 cab
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- bright and articulate
- tight, focused attack
- rich, saturated sound
- expressive bends
- fluid legato runs
- melodic lead lines
- harmonic overtones
- cutting solo presence
- studio-produced clarity