Solo Tone

Blood On Blood

Bon Jovi

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster Richie Sambora Signature (likely US model, Floyd Rose-equipped, maple neck, DiMarzio pickups)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsDiMarzio FS-1 (bridge), DiMarzio PAF Pro (neck), DiMarzio Custom (middle)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby GCB95 Wah

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 1988-1989 (Bon Jovi 'New Jersey' album sessions). Sambora is documented using his signature Strat with DiMarzio pickups and a Marshall JCM800 for solos on this album. Effects chain includes classic 80s pedals. No evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainmidrange-forwardslightly scooped lowsclear and articulatecrunchy attacksmooth top endexpressive wah sweepsdelayed repeats for spacetight but not harshclassic 80s melodic lead

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced lead technique, including fast runs, expressive use of the wah pedal, and precise melodic phrasing typical of Sambora's style.

Sources

[Richie Sambora] How to Recreate the Bon Jovi Sound + Guitar Gear and Tone Settings [Effects & Amps]Bon Jovi - Richie Sambora's Guitar Gear Rig and Equipment Bon Jovi – New Jersey - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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