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Riff Tone
the runaway
Unknown Artist
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMarshall JCM800
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording settings for riff section of 'Runaway' by Bon Jovi (1984). Settings and gear are for the original studio recording, not live. Guitar and amp models are directly cited for this song and section.
Tone Character(9)
thick and warmmid-focused EQcrisp treblemoderate bassdynamic and expressivefull output and sustain80s hard rock soundarticulateexcellent sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately advanced rhythm technique, precise palm muting, and tight timing to lock in with the delay effect, making it intermediate difficulty.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMarshall JCM800
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording settings for riff section of 'Runaway' by Bon Jovi (1984). Settings and gear are for the original studio recording, not live. Guitar and amp models are directly cited for this song and section.
Tone Character(9)
thick and warmmid-focused EQcrisp treblemoderate bassdynamic and expressivefull output and sustain80s hard rock soundarticulateexcellent sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately advanced rhythm technique, precise palm muting, and tight timing to lock in with the delay effect, making it intermediate difficulty.