Marshall JCM2000 settings
Wanted Dead or Alive settings for Marshall JCM2000
Bon Jovi · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead or Alive" solo tone on a Marshall JCM2000, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS · updated 2026-05-01
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall JCM2000 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx mix
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
- Deep switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 3 for added depth.
- Engage the deep switch for a fuller low-end response during the solo.
- Maintain a light touch for smooth, vocal-like lead tones.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS · updated 2026-04-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall JCM2000 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx mix
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
- Deep switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 3 for added depth.
- Maintain a tight picking attack for clear note separation.
- Experiment with palm muting for a punchier rhythm sound.
The original rig
What Bon Jovi used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall JCM2000 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 JCM2000 settings for Wanted Dead or Alive?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Reverb 1.5.
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.
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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.