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Livin' On a Prayer
Bon Jovi
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarKramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, with Floyd Rose)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986)
Amp Settings
mid6
bass6
gain7
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tight and punchyclassic 80s rock crunchmodulation shimmer from chorusarticulate pick attackfull-bodied midrangeslightly compressednot overly saturatedbright but not harshchorus adds widthbridge humbucker clarity
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight with syncopated palm muting and requires precise articulation, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast tempo.
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