Wanted Dead or Alive settings for Fractal Audio FM9

Amp block

Drive

7

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

7

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1delay2290Mix 4 · Feedback 3
2. 2reverbLondon PlateMix 4 · Decay 3
3. 3overdriveT808Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics to achieve smooth, vocal-like leads.
• Use finger vibrato to enhance sustain and expressiveness in your playing.
• Employ slight palm muting on lower notes for a punchier attack.

Fractal Audio FM9 knobs

Gain

0

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

2

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

6

Treble

6.5

Presence

5.5

Effects chain

1. 1reverbLondon PlateMix 5 · Decay 6
2. 2overdriveT808Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use percussive strumming to capture the acoustic-like attack.
• Focus on maintaining a clean, crisp sound without excessive force.
• Experiment with fingerpicking for a more dynamic range.

What amp model should I use on the Fractal Audio FM9 for Wanted Dead or Alive?

Use the Brit 800 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by 2290, London Plate, T808.

Which pickup should I use for Wanted Dead or Alive?

Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Bon Jovi use on Wanted Dead or Alive?

Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (late '50s/early '60s, likely 1959 or 1960, as referenced in interviews and rig rundowns for the era). Amp: Marshall JCM 800 head (studio recording, 1986).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.