Bon Jovi – Runaway Guitar Solo TAB
Melodic, punchy, and incredibly tasteful — this solo from Runaway, played by legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce, is a masterclass in 80s pop/rock studio guitar. It’s all about note choice, phrasing, articulation, and groove, exactly what made Tim Pierce one of the most recorded guitarists in history.
This solo is not about speed.
It’s about clarity, confidence, and serving the song — the essence of professional session guitar playing.
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• Triad-based phrasing in pop/rock solos
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• Bending accuracy and expressive vibrato
• Dynamics, attack, and studio-style touch
• Classic 80s session guitar concepts used in Bon Jovi – Runaway
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