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Solo Tone
In These Arms
Bon Jovi
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard '60s
AmpMarshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead (DSL100) head (studio), possibly blended with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992 (Keep the Faith album). Sambora described using his '60 Les Paul through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 and a Mesa/Boogie Rectifier head simultaneously for this era. No direct evidence of live rig for this solo; settings and effects are inferred from studio context and era.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainmid-forward and smootharticulate note separationmoderate gain with claritywarm and expressive leadtouch of ambiencenot overly saturatedarena rock solo soundmelodic phrasingclassic 90s Bon Jovi lead
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate lead technique, including expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, but does not involve advanced shred or complex timing.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard '60s
AmpMarshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead (DSL100) head (studio), possibly blended with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1992 (Keep the Faith album). Sambora described using his '60 Les Paul through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 and a Mesa/Boogie Rectifier head simultaneously for this era. No direct evidence of live rig for this solo; settings and effects are inferred from studio context and era.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainmid-forward and smootharticulate note separationmoderate gain with claritywarm and expressive leadtouch of ambiencenot overly saturatedarena rock solo soundmelodic phrasingclassic 90s Bon Jovi lead
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate lead technique, including expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, but does not involve advanced shred or complex timing.