Riff Tone

Red, White and Jersey

Bon Jovi

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarKramer Jersey Star

AmpMarshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge), two single coils (exact models unknown)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive

chorusBoss Boss CH-1 Super Chorus

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Gear inferred from Richie Sambora's typical studio setup and Equipboard's listing for Bon Jovi's modern era. No direct photo/video evidence for this exact song, but the Kramer Jersey Star and Marshall JCM2000 are strongly associated with Sambora's riff tones in recent Bon Jovi recordings.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchyclassic rock cruncharticulate midrangepresent but not harsh treblefull-bodied chord attackslight amp breakupcontrolled sustaindynamic pick responsearena-ready claritynot overly saturated

Difficulty

The riff requires solid timing, palm muting, and dynamic picking, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Bon Jovi Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Bon Jovi - Richie Sambora's Guitar Gear Rig and Equipment

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