Floyd Rose Doubleneck Prototype ex Richie Sambora Bon Jovi

Striking instruments with a uniquely bold aesthetic, double-neck guitars quickly moved beyond the realm of mere curiosities to become the domain of the most technical and talented musicians. Inseparable from epic rock anthems, these astonishing instruments have become cult objects—both mysterious and magical. Among the guitarists who made them their trademark, Jimmy Page and Slash stand alongside Richie Sambora. The Bon Jovi guitarist fully embraced the possibilities offered by these harmonically rich instruments, using them across several albums and at every one of his concerts. Two of these extraordinary guitars are now on display at Matt’s Guitar Shop. Custom-built for Richie Sambora, they feature all the hallmarks of these mythical guitars that remain rare on the musical scene.

Richie Sambora is one of those virtuoso musicians who made entire stadiums tremble with the sheer power of his hands. As Bon Jovi’s guitarist, he brought his magic to the stage every night, enchanting crowds with the band’s biggest hits and solos. Alongside his guitar skills, Richie Sambora developed a sharp knowledge of instruments and a special fondness for exceptional pieces. Naturally, he gave double-neck guitars a prominent place in his touring arsenal. With their superior harmonic depth, these guitars perfectly matched Sambora’s ambitious compositions, allowing him to shift sounds seamlessly without changing instruments. Few artists are more closely associated with these extraordinary guitars than Richie Sambora: the inimitable Ovation, the warm-toned Taylor, the legendary Telecaster—all in double-neck versions—and even the spectacular triple-neck Ovation played in Moscow. He surrounded himself with a wide array of acoustic and electric guitars built to meet his highest expectations.

This double-neck Floyd Rose prototype was designed specifically for Richie Sambora. It fits perfectly into the tradition of his complex and demanding instruments. As a musician with both precision and depth in his technique, he sought guitars that could offer a wide range of sonic possibilities. Always chasing the sounds he imagined, he worked with the best to design and build technically advanced guitars—this Floyd Rose meets all those requirements. It’s an exceptional guitar, waiting for the most daring players to make it sing once again!