lead guitar from “you give love a bad name” by bon jovi | ToneDB

you give love a bad name

bon jovi

lead guitar

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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.

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