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Rig Rundown: Bon Jovi

We go over the semi-filling, arena-rocking loads of gear that John Shanks, Phil X, and Hugh McDonald brought on the road to support This House Is Not for Sale.

Not afraid to use someone else’s signature instrument, here is a Suhr Pete Thorn Signature that comes with Thornbuckers. (Shanks is working with John Suhr on a signature T-style that will feature similar cosmetics, hardware, and electronics.)

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