Riff Tone
Always with Me, Always with You
Joe Satriani
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JS1 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar
AmpMarshall Super Lead (likely 100W, late 60s/early 70s model)
PickupsDiMarzio PAF Pro (neck), DiMarzio Fred (bridge)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion
delayBoss Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
chorusBoss Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
Notes
Studio recording, 1987. Gear confirmed for studio version of 'Always with Me, Always with You' riff section. No evidence of Peavey JSX or later signature amps on this recording. Pedals and effects confirmed for this era and song.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainclear and articulateslightly compressedliquid legato phrasingrich harmonicstouch-sensitivemild overdrivecrystal-clear note separationmelodic and expressive
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced legato technique, expressive vibrato, and dynamic control to achieve the smooth, singing tone and phrasing characteristic of Satriani's playing.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JS1 Joe Satriani Signature Guitar
AmpMarshall Super Lead (likely 100W, late 60s/early 70s model)
PickupsDiMarzio PAF Pro (neck), DiMarzio Fred (bridge)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion
delayBoss Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
chorusBoss Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1987. Gear confirmed for studio version of 'Always with Me, Always with You' riff section. No evidence of Peavey JSX or later signature amps on this recording. Pedals and effects confirmed for this era and song.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainclear and articulateslightly compressedliquid legato phrasingrich harmonicstouch-sensitivemild overdrivecrystal-clear note separationmelodic and expressive
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced legato technique, expressive vibrato, and dynamic control to achieve the smooth, singing tone and phrasing characteristic of Satriani's playing.
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