Riff Tone

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Joe Satriani

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez JS1200

AmpPeavey JSX Joe Satriani Signature Head

PickupsDiMarzio PAF Pro (neck), DiMarzio Fred (bridge) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2006. Gear confirmed for the 'Super Colossal' album era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight, saturated rhythm cruncharticulate pick attackpercussive palm mutingsinging sustain on power chordsmodern rock clarityfull-bodied midrangeaggressive bridge pickup bitecontrolled feedbackharmonic overtonescrisp high end

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting, precise alternate picking, and rhythmic accuracy at a moderate tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Joe Satriani's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Joe Satriani's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard

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