Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee settings
Wanted Dead or Alive settings for Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee
Bon Jovi · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead or Alive" riff tone on a Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 4, Rhythm clip 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition · updated 2026-07-10
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Rhythm clip
- 0
- Power switch
- 10
- Channel switch output master
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use percussive strumming to enhance the attack.
- Focus on clean chord transitions for clarity.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a softer touch.
The original rig
What Bon Jovi used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee actually has.
- 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)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wanted Dead or Alive adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bon Jovi's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee settings for Wanted Dead or Alive?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 4, Rhythm clip 0.
Which pickup should I use for Wanted Dead or Alive?
Neck pickup, 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 Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Popular songs on the Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Fantasy · Aldo Nova
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Mr. Crowley · Ozzy Osbourne
- Cherry Pie · Warrant
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- T.N.T. · AC/DC
- Purple Haze · The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- I Love Rock 'N Roll · Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.