Riff Tone

I'll Be Alright Without You (2024 Remaster)

Journey

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS NS-15 Neal Schon Signature Model

AmpPRS Archon (studio, 2024 remaster era); Blackstar Series One 100 (live backup)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Custom Custom humbucker (bridge), Fernandes Sustainer (neck)

Amp Settings

gain3

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for the 2024 remaster; PRS NS-15 is confirmed as Schon's main clean guitar in recent years. PRS Archon amp confirmed as primary studio amp for clean tones per tech interview. Pickup selection and amp choice are based on 2020s rig rundowns and technician statements. No evidence of vintage Les Paul or Marshall for this era/track.

Tone Character(10)

glassy and smoothbright but not harshlush spatial reverbslightly scooped midsclear note separationtouch-sensitive attackchorus shimmerstudio-polishedarticulate and dynamicwarm low end

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, even picking and precise chord voicings, but is not technically demanding in speed or advanced techniques. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and dynamics with effects.

Sources

Rig Rundown - Journey's Neal Schon - Premier Guitar Neal Schon's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps

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