lead guitar from “you give love a bad name” by bon jovi | ToneDB
you give love a bad name
bon jovi
lead guitar
75% ai confidence
Tone Profile
The lead guitar tone is a classic mid-80s rock sound, characterized by its bright, articulate distortion, and sustain. It's aggressive and cutting, perfect for driving power chords and melodic lead lines.
Production Credits
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn
Engineer: Bob Rock
Recorded at: Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver, BC
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Stratocaster
Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark II
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808
Recording Notes
- The guitar was likely overdubbed multiple times to create a thick, layered sound.
- The amp was probably cranked to achieve the desired level of saturation.
- The close mic technique with the SM57 captures the raw energy of the amp.
Recreation Tips
- Double-track the guitar parts for added thickness.
- Start with a Stratocaster-style guitar with hot pickups.
- Use a Mesa/Boogie Mark II or similar high-gain amp.
- Add a Tube Screamer for extra boost and mid-range focus.
- Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Mesa/Boogie Mark II(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808(pedal)
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