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Positive Grid Spark 2 settings

Wanted Dead or Alive settings for Positive Grid Spark 2

Bon Jovi · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead or Alive" solo tone on a Positive Grid Spark 2, select the British 30 preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Music volume 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe · updated 2026-04-28

Preset / mode
British 30
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Positive Grid Spark 2 knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
7
Reverb
1.5
Music volume
5
Guitar volume
8

Built-in effects

  • Reverb off

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Maintain a steady picking attack to ensure clear note articulation during the solo.
  • Focus on smooth transitions between notes to achieve the melodic quality of the lead.

The original rig

What Bon Jovi used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 2 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
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark 2 for Wanted Dead or Alive?

Start from the British 30 preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Music volume 5.

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 ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe. 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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