Bon Jovi
Slippery When Wet · 1986
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
The song was recorded at Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver under the direction of producer Bruce Fairbairn and engineer Bob Rock. Richie Sambora's contribution is defined by his innovative use of the talk box to turn the guitar into a rhythmic, vocal-like instrument. The track effectively captures the high-energy arena rock style of the mid-80s, utilizing a signal path that favored direct, saturated amp distortion.
Tuning
StandardRecording Signal Chain · 4 items
Baretta
Kramer
Main Guitar
Used during the recording of Slippery When Wet for high-output, hard-rock tones.
Talk Box
Heil Sound
Modulation
Legendary effect used by Sambora for the song's signature lick.
JCM800 2203
Marshall
Amplification
Primary high-gain amplifier for the rock-anthem sound.
4x12 Cabinet
Marshall
Cabinet
Standard high-output 4x12 cab used in the studio.
Tone Characteristics
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