Marshall DSL100HR settings
You Give Love a Bad Name settings for Marshall DSL100HR
Bon Jovi · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bon Jovi "You Give Love a Bad Name" riff tone on a Marshall DSL100HR, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL100HR knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Low power
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, punchy rhythms.
- Focus on aggressive chording to capture the percussive attack.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed for a more fluid motion.
The original rig
What Bon Jovi used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL100HR actually has.
- Guitar
- Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, white, Floyd Rose tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Give Love a Bad Name 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 DSL100HR settings for You Give Love a Bad Name?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for You Give Love a Bad Name?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Bon Jovi use on You Give Love a Bad Name?
Guitar: Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, white, Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
You Give Love a Bad Name on other amps
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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.