Top 5Seen using
Takamine
EF341SC Acoustic-Electric GuitarSeen in Takamine: Jon Bon Jovi on the road with his 23 year old Takamine, March 2017
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Jon Bon Jovi has been seen playing a Takamine EF341SC acoustic and Gibson Les Pauls. Phil X has been seen using Framus and Gibson guitars through his signature Friedman head. David Bryan has been seen using Yamaha Motif synths, Tico Torres plays DW drums, Hugh McDonald a Sadowsky bass.
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Duesenberg
Starplayer TVSeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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BOSS
DD-20 Giga DelaySeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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DPA Microphones
d:facto Vocal MicrophoneSeen in ProSoundWeb: Bill Sheppell chooses DPA microphones for Bon Jovi, October 2017
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Marshall
1976 JMP head (Phil X)Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Jon's guitars
Seen using
Takamine
EF341SC Acoustic-Electric GuitarSeen in Takamine: Jon Bon Jovi on the road with his 23 year old Takamine, March 2017
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Gibson
1977 Les Paul Custom
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Gibson
1977 Les Paul CustomSeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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Gibson
1993 Les Paul Goldtop
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Gibson
1993 Les Paul GoldtopSeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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Fender
Custom Shop Telecaster
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Fender
Custom Shop TelecasterSeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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Duesenberg
Starplayer TVSeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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Marshall
JVM 50 watt head
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Marshall
JVM 50 watt headSeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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Fulltone
Fulldrive 2 overdrive
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Fulltone
Fulldrive 2 overdriveSeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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BOSS
DD-20 Giga DelaySeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
Vocals
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DPA Microphones
d:facto Vocal MicrophoneSeen in ProSoundWeb: Bill Sheppell chooses DPA microphones for Bon Jovi, October 2017
Austrian Audio
OD505 active dynamic vocal micsSeen in Mix: Austrian Audio on the road with Bon Jovi, September 2022
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Daily rituals
Hampton Water
Diving Into Hampton Water rosé
SponsoredHas said they love
Hampton Water
Diving Into Hampton Water rosé“This is not a celebrity wine. This is a fine wine, made with love and created with family”
Said in Wine Spectator: Wine stars, Jon Bon Jovi and Jesse Bongiovi, October 2018
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Phil X's rig
“I’ll bring my Friedman X amp in both situations.”
Said in Guitar World: Phil X on joining Triumph's 2026 tour, July 2026
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Framus
XG Phil X signature guitar (Phil X)
SponsoredSeen using
Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Framus
Custom Mayfield (Phil X)
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Framus
Custom Mayfield (Phil X)Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Gibson
Custom Shop 1964 SG, modified (Phil X)
SponsoredSeen using
Seen in Guitar.com: Phil X of Bon Jovi signs to Gibson, January 2020
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Gibson
Explorer
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Gibson
ExplorerSeen in Gibson Gazette: Phil X on Bon Jovi, bouzouki tuning and great guitar playing, January 2024
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Yamaha
SG1800
SponsoredSeen using
Yamaha
SG1800Seen in MusicRadar: Phil X and Bon Jovi, progress report, May 2011
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Marshall
1976 JMP head (Phil X)Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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SponsoredSeen using
J. Rockett Audio Designs
PXO Phil X signature overdrive (Phil X)Seen in Guitar World: Phil X on new Bon Jovi music, February 2025
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LAA Custom
Phil X signature overdrive (Phil X)Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Xotic Effects
XW-1 Wah (Phil X)Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Eventide
H9Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Way Huge
Saucy Box overdrive (Phil X)Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Hugh's bass rig
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Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Seen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
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Radial Engineering
Firefly DISeen in Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Bon Jovi, March 2017
David's keys
Yamaha
Motif XS8
SponsoredSeen using
Yamaha
Motif XS8Seen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
Yamaha
Clavinova P-500 piano
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Yamaha
Clavinova P-500 pianoSeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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Roland
FR-7X digital accordion
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Roland
FR-7X digital accordionSeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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Korg
Wavestation rack synths
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Seen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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Akai Professional
S6000Seen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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MOTU
MIDI Timepiece
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MOTU
MIDI TimepieceSeen in MusicRadar: Access all areas, on the road with Bon Jovi, August 2011
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David's studio
Yamaha
TX816 FM synth
Has said they use
Yamaha
TX816 FM synth“I've had all my old sound modules sampled, such as my Yamaha TX816.”
Said in MOTU: Artist spotlight, Bon Jovi's David Bryan, October 2004
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Has said they use
“I got the first version of Digital Performer when it came out in the late 1980s.”
Said in MOTU: Artist spotlight, Bon Jovi's David Bryan, October 2004
MOTU
MachFive
Has said they use
MOTU
MachFive“Now I've got MachFive and it's changed the way I work.”
Said in MOTU: Artist spotlight, Bon Jovi's David Bryan, October 2004
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MOTU
MX4 synth
Has said they use
MOTU
MX4 synth“I've also just got the MOTU MX4 synth and I'm starting to check that out.”
Said in MOTU: Artist spotlight, Bon Jovi's David Bryan, October 2004
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Has said they use
Arturia
Moog Modular V“I have the Moog Modular from Arturia and Reason from Propellorheads to name a few.”
Said in MOTU: Artist spotlight, Bon Jovi's David Bryan, October 2004
Has said they use
Reason Studios
ReasonSaid in MOTU: Artist spotlight, Bon Jovi's David Bryan, October 2004
Tico's drums
DW
Maple drum kit (Tico Torres)
Has said they use
“I’ve got a new DW kit that I’ve had for the last 30 shows or so.”
Said in MusicRadar: Behind the drums, Tico Torres, February 2019
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Seen in MusicRadar: Tico Torres' drum tech walks through the Bon Jovi kit, September 2011
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Ahead
Tico Torres signature drumsticks (TT)
SponsoredSeen using
Seen in Big Bang Distribution: AHEAD Tico Torres drumsticks, September 2026
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Austrian Audio
OC18 condenser mics
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Austrian Audio
OC18 condenser micsSeen in Mix: Austrian Audio on the road with Bon Jovi, September 2022
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Seen using
Austrian Audio
CC8 condenserSeen in Mix: Austrian Audio on the road with Bon Jovi, September 2022
Questions
About Bon Jovi's gear.
What acoustic guitar does Jon Bon Jovi play?
A Takamine EF341SC. His main one has AP 95 carved into it, a tribute to his late guitar teacher.
What amp does Phil X use with Bon Jovi?
His signature Friedman 100 watt head. In 2026 he told Guitar World he brings his Friedman X amp to both Bon Jovi and Triumph shows.
What keyboards does David Bryan play live?
Two Yamaha Motif XS8 synths, a Yamaha Clavinova P-500 piano and a Roland FR-7X digital accordion, according to his keyboard tech in MusicRadar.
What drums does Tico Torres play?
A DW kit, he told MusicRadar in 2019, with Paiste cymbals and his signature Ahead sticks.
What microphone does Jon Bon Jovi sing into?
His front of house engineer moved him to a DPA d:facto in 2017, and the 2022 tour used Austrian Audio OD505 vocal mics.
What bass does Hugh McDonald play?
Mostly a custom Sadowsky 5-string, plus a Fender Jaco Pastorius Fretless Jazz Bass, as seen in Premier Guitar's 2017 Rig Rundown.
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Bon Jovi are the New Jersey rock band led by Jon Bon Jovi with David Bryan, Tico Torres, Phil X and Hugh McDonald. This guide covers each member's guitars, amps, keys, drums and vocal mics from tour rig features and interviews.
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