Solo Tone

Wild Is the Wind

Bon Jovi

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarKramer Jersey Star

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

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

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay (or similar delay pedal)

chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus (or similar chorus pedal)

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Boss SD-1 or Ibanez TS9)

Notes

Studio recording, 1988, New Jersey album. Gear inferred from period-correct studio use and multiple sources listing Sambora's main setup for this album. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth lead tonerich midrangetouch-sensitive dynamicsslight delay tailclear note separationharmonic overtonesclassic 80s rock solo tonemoderate amp gainnot overly saturated

Difficulty

The solo features fast legato passages, expressive bends, and requires precise dynamic control and phrasing, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Bon Jovi Members, Gear & Sound Bon Jovi – New Jersey - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Richie Sambora's Guitar Gear | Equipboard

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