Solo Tone

Cryin'

Joe Satriani

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1983 Kramer Pacer with rosewood fretboard

AmpEarly Seventies Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12T-75 speakers)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5

mid7.5

treble6

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Cry Baby Wah

overdriveChandler Chandler Tube Driver

Notes

Studio recording, 1992 (album: The Extremist). Gear confirmed for studio session, not live. Chandler Tube Driver and Cry Baby wah used for solo tone. Eventide H949 for detune effect. Kramer Pacer used for leads on this album, not Ibanez JS (which came later).

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainupper-midrange punchvoice-like midrange honkthick and articulatefluid legatodynamic wah sweepsslightly detuned/chorus-like effectabrasive textureexpressive phrasingclear note separation

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced legato technique, expressive bending, and precise wah pedal control, making it challenging for most players. The phrasing and sustain demand expert-level touch and control.

Sources

Joe Satriani's guitar tone on Surfing With The Alien: secrets behind the sound | Guitar World Joe Satriani's career in gear: "Don’t worry about Peavey vs Marshall; worry about what sets you free" | MusicRadar

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