How to Dial In "Next 100 Years" by Bon Jovi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Next 100 Years"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Crush (2000). No source documents the guitars on this song, so a Les Paul into a JCM800 stands in. Keep the gain at a polished arena-rock crunch on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Next 100 Years" Tone
What guitar did Bon Jovi use on "Next 100 Years"?
The guitar on "Next 100 Years" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Next 100 Years" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Next 100 Years" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Next 100 Years" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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