Solo Tone

Bad Medicine

Bon Jovi

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarKramer Baretta Special

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, stock for Kramer Baretta Special, 1988)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1988. Settings and gear confirmed for the album 'New Jersey' session, specifically for the solo section of 'Bad Medicine'.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainaggressive bridge pickup bitetight palm-muted attackcutting lead presencebright and articulate highsfull-bodied midrangeharmonic overtonescrisp pick attackclassic Marshall cruncharena-ready solo tone

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technique with fast picking, accurate whammy bar manipulation for harmonics, and expressive bends/vibrato, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Bad Medicine Guitar Tone Settings — Bon Jovi | ToneMirror Bon Jovi Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirror

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