Riff Tone

Crushing Day

Joe Satriani

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez JS Series (likely JS1 or early prototype, as JS1000 was not yet released in 1987)

AmpMarshall 100-watt half-stack (likely JCM800, as confirmed for Surfing With The Alien sessions)

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

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

flangerBoss Boss BF-2 Flanger

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital rack or pedal)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. Gear confirmed for Surfing With The Alien album sessions. JS signature guitars with DiMarzio pickups, Marshall 100-watt half-stack. No evidence of Peavey JSX (not released until 2000s).

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate pick attackcrisp, defined high endpunchy midrangeslight room ambiencepercussive palm mutingfluid legato passagesclear note separationminimal reverb

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced picking technique, tight palm muting, and the ability to maintain clarity at high speed, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Joe Satriani's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Joe Satriani – Surfing With The Alien - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Crushing Day - forum topic

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