Riff Tone

Cryin'

Joe Satriani

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1983 Kramer Pacer

AmpEarly Seventies Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt head

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge), Seymour Duncan '59 (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass4.5

mid7.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

overdriveChandler Chandler Tube Driver

modulationEventide Eventide H949 Harmonizer

Notes

Studio recording, 1992, The Extremist album. Riff section uses bridge pickup. Chandler Tube Driver pedal and Eventide H949 in the chain. Marshall 4x12 with Celestion G12T-75 speakers.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive lead toneupper-midrange punchvoice-like midrange honkthickened toneabrasive texturesustainarticulate attacktight note definitionslightly detuned/chorus-like effectrich harmonics

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced picking technique, tight rhythmic control, and expressive use of effects for articulation, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Joe Satriani's guitar tone on Surfing With The Alien: secrets behind the sound | Guitar World Joe Satriani - Cryin' | Guitar Forum Cryin'-Joe Satriani - forum topic

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