Solo Tone
Lotus Feet
Steve Vai
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JEM7V
AmpCarvin Legacy VL100
PickupsDiMarzio Evolution HSH (humbucker-single-humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, released 2005 on 'Real Illusions: Reflections'. Steve Vai is known to have used his signature Ibanez JEM7V and Carvin Legacy VL100 for studio solos in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track. Effects are primarily rack-based or pedalboard, not amp built-in.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and smooth lead tonewarm and roundedlush ambient delaycrystal-clear note separationexpressive vibratotouch-sensitive dynamicsmelodic phrasingspacious and atmosphericrich harmonic overtones
Difficulty
The solo requires expert-level control of legato, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, with nuanced dynamics and sustain. The technical demands are high due to the expressive, lyrical style and the need for precise timing and articulation.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JEM7V
AmpCarvin Legacy VL100
PickupsDiMarzio Evolution HSH (humbucker-single-humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, released 2005 on 'Real Illusions: Reflections'. Steve Vai is known to have used his signature Ibanez JEM7V and Carvin Legacy VL100 for studio solos in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track. Effects are primarily rack-based or pedalboard, not amp built-in.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and smooth lead tonewarm and roundedlush ambient delaycrystal-clear note separationexpressive vibratotouch-sensitive dynamicsmelodic phrasingspacious and atmosphericrich harmonic overtones
Difficulty
The solo requires expert-level control of legato, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, with nuanced dynamics and sustain. The technical demands are high due to the expressive, lyrical style and the need for precise timing and articulation.
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