Yamaha THR30II Wireless settings
Surfing with the Alien settings for Yamaha THR30II Wireless
Joe Satriani · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Joe Satriani "Surfing with the Alien" riff tone on a Yamaha THR30II Wireless, select the CLASSIC (BRIT HI) preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Tuner 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-06-10
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC (BRIT HI)
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Yamaha THR30II Wireless knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tuner
- 0
- Usb out
- 0
- Bluetooth
- 0
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Line out l r
- 0
- User memory 1
- 0
- User memory 2
- 0
- User memory 3
- 0
- User memory 4
- 0
- User memory 5
- 0
- Extended stereo
- 0
- Wireless receiver
- 0
- Rechargeable battery
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus at a moderate level to thicken the tone and add some texture.
- Focus on tight picking to achieve the articulate attack characteristic of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting to emphasize the aggressive nature of the riff.
The original rig
What Joe Satriani used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha THR30II Wireless actually has.
- Guitar
- 1983 Kramer Pacer (rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker)
- Amp
- Early Seventies Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt head into Marshall 4x12 with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Surfing with the Alien adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Joe Satriani's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Yamaha THR30II Wireless for Surfing with the Alien?
Start from the CLASSIC (BRIT HI) preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Tuner 0.
Which pickup should I use for Surfing with the Alien?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Joe Satriani use on Surfing with the Alien?
Guitar: 1983 Kramer Pacer (rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker). Amp: Early Seventies Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt head into Marshall 4x12 with Celestion G12T-75 speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.