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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
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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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.
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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
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
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.