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Riff Tone
This Ain't a Love Song
Bon Jovi
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 90s, likely Richie's main studio guitar for this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1994-1995)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994-1995. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section; Richie Sambora was known to use Les Pauls and Marshalls in the studio for this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this part.
Tone Character(10)
thick and mid-forwardwarm and saturatedpunchy and articulateslightly compressed sustainopen and ringingsmooth top endstudio-polished clarityclassic 90s arena rock crunchtight and controlled low endnot overly bright or scooped
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing, palm muting, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 90s, likely Richie's main studio guitar for this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1994-1995)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994-1995. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section; Richie Sambora was known to use Les Pauls and Marshalls in the studio for this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this part.
Tone Character(10)
thick and mid-forwardwarm and saturatedpunchy and articulateslightly compressed sustainopen and ringingsmooth top endstudio-polished clarityclassic 90s arena rock crunchtight and controlled low endnot overly bright or scooped
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing, palm muting, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages, making it accessible to intermediate players.