Bon Jovi – New Jersey album cover

Bon Jovi – New Jersey

Album 1988

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1988 album New Jersey.

Music from New Jersey

Gear Used On New Jersey

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Bon Jovi – New Jersey (1988). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Guitars used by Richie Sambora on New Jersey

Acoustic-Electric Guitars

Ovation Richie Sambora Triple Neck

1 of 2 triple necks made for Richie. Custom made for Richie in the 1980?s by Ovation and was used on the “New Jersey” Tour.

Bass Guitars used by Hugh McDonald on New Jersey

Electric Basses

Fender Precision Bass

Avg price: $1,285.37

Hugh McDonald used his 1960s Fender Precision Bass with roundwound strings to record Bon Jovi albums "Slippery When Wet" and "New Jersey," as evidenced by the accompanying image.

Bass Guitars used by Alec John Such on New Jersey

Electric Basses

Kramer Forum III

Alec John Such used a Kramer Forum III bass, custom painted in neon camo by George Felise in the 1980s. This is evidenced by numerous promotional images and posters, as well as his appearance with the bass in the music video for "Lay Your Hands On Me" at the 2:14 mark. The customization and use of this bass by Alec John Such is further supported by George Felise's account on Facebook, under the caption "Kramer Guitars Neptune NJ."