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Riff Tone
It's My Life
Bon Jovi
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard 1960 (Richie Sambora, studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM 2000 Dual Super Lead 100-watt head (studio), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (doubled in studio)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording (2000), main riff/chorus section. Richie Sambora doubled the riff with both Marshall JCM 2000 DSL and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier heads through 4x12 cabinets. Mesa/Boogie Rectifier used for added heaviness. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedtight, punchy attackaggressive palm mutingmodern, high-gain cruncharticulate power chordsslightly scooped midscrisp top endfull-bodied low endpercussive and drivingstudio-polished clarity
Difficulty
The riff is based on power chords and palm muting at a moderate tempo, requiring tight rhythm and consistent attack, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex fingerings.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard 1960 (Richie Sambora, studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM 2000 Dual Super Lead 100-watt head (studio), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (doubled in studio)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording (2000), main riff/chorus section. Richie Sambora doubled the riff with both Marshall JCM 2000 DSL and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier heads through 4x12 cabinets. Mesa/Boogie Rectifier used for added heaviness. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedtight, punchy attackaggressive palm mutingmodern, high-gain cruncharticulate power chordsslightly scooped midscrisp top endfull-bodied low endpercussive and drivingstudio-polished clarity
Difficulty
The riff is based on power chords and palm muting at a moderate tempo, requiring tight rhythm and consistent attack, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex fingerings.