How to Dial In "The More Things Change" by Bon Jovi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The More Things Change"
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.
A new song cut for the Greatest Hits: The Ultimate Collection (2010), with Richie Sambora still in the band. Nothing published ties a rig to it, so a Les Paul into a JCM800 stands in. Keep the gain moderate and the tone open on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "The More Things Change" Tone
What guitar did Bon Jovi use on "The More Things Change"?
The guitar on "The More Things Change" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The More Things Change" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "The More Things Change" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The More Things Change" 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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