Solo Tone

The Crush of Love

Joe Satriani

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez JS1 (early JS series, likely custom shop, basswood body, 22-fret, Edge tremolo)

AmpPeavey JSX Head 120W into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

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

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahVox Vox Wah (model likely V847 or similar)

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

delayBoss Digital Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Boss DD-2 or DD-3)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. Gear confirmed for 'Surfing with the Alien' era; Peavey JSX was based on Satriani's preferred Marshall 6100 but released later. For this album, Satriani used a Marshall 6100 or similar high-gain Marshall, but sources and interviews indicate the JSX circuit is closest. Effects chain includes BOSS DS-1 Distortion, Vox wah, and digital delay. No chorus or flanger audible in solo. Settings estimated from period-correct sources and tone analysis.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainfluid legato runsvocal-like wah sweepstight, focused midsclear, articulate high endsmooth lead toneharmonic overtoneslong delay trailsexpressive phrasinghigh output, saturated sound

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced legato technique, expressive wah pedal use, and precise control of bends and vibrato, making it challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

Joe Satriani Amp Settings The Ultimate Guide to Joe Satriani: Tone, Gear and Effects - Guitar Gear Finder How to Sound Like Joe Satriani | KuassaKUASSA

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