Instrumental Rock1 song
Joe Satriani Amp Settings & Guitar Tone
1987Standard3 effectsHigh Gain
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Featured Tone
Surfing with the Alien (1987)
Kramer Pacer (two humbuckers) for leads; Boogie Bodies Strat-style hardtail for rhythm → Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100W head into 4x12 with Celestion G12T‑75 speakers
Tight, mid-forward Marshall lead tone with lots of sustain, moderate low end, and a distinctive detuned shimmer from the H949 on top.
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Typical Gear & Settings
Average Amp Settings
Gain
7.0
Bass
3.0
Mid
8.0
Treble
6.0
Presence
6.0
Amplifiers
- Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100W head into 4x12 with Celestion G12T‑75 speakers
Guitars
- Kramer Pacer (two humbuckers) for leads; Boogie Bodies Strat-style hardtail for rhythm
Pickups
- humbucker
Effects & Pedals
wah
Dunlop Cry Baby
overdrive
Chandler Tube Driver
pitch/modulation
Eventide H949 (rack)
Playing Style
vibratolegatoalternate picking
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