Solo Tone

Whispering a Prayer

Steve Vai

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez JEM7V

AmpCarvin Legacy VL100

PickupsDiMarzio Evolution (HSH configuration, neck and bridge humbuckers, middle single-coil)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid5.5

treble7.5

reverb5.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

otherUnknown Volume pedal (model unknown)

otherUnknown Sustainer system (Sustainiac or Fernandes Sustainer)

Notes

Studio recording, 2000 album 'Alive in an Ultra World'. Guitar features a Sustainiac system for infinite sustain. Effects likely processed via rack or Fractal/Axe FX for studio, but core tone is JEM7V into Carvin Legacy. No evidence of touring or alternate gear for this specific studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and fluid legatowarm and rounded neck pickup tonelush ambient reverbcrystal-clear note articulationethereal delay trailsexpressive vibratotouch-sensitive dynamicsmelodic and soaring lead voicespacious, atmospheric soundscape

Difficulty

This solo demands expert-level control of phrasing, sustain, and dynamics, with advanced legato, whammy bar, and expressive techniques that require both technical mastery and musical sensitivity.

Sources

Anybody know what effects/pedals Vai is using here? - Reddit Carvin Legacy: still worth a look? | The Gear Page Whispering A Prayer!!! - forum topic | Ultimate - Ultimate Guitar

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