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Joe Satriani
Solo / Chickenfoot / G3
The professor of rock guitar. Master of melody, legato phrasing, and futuristic sounds. He taught Vai, Hammett, and many others before conquering the world himself.
3 Eras
14 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
Singing, flute-like sustain with rich harmonics. Achieved by using a neck humbucker with the tone rolled off slightly, high gain distortion, and masterful legato technique.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Surfing with the Alien Era (1987-1989)
1987-1989 5 items
The album that changed instrumental rock. High-tech, alien sounds created with a modified Strat and Marshall amps.
2
The Extremist Era (1992-1995)
1992-1995 4 items
Peak commercial success. A polished, bluesier hard rock tone using his signature Ibanez JS guitars.
3
Wormhole Wizards / Modern (2010-Present)
2010-Present 5 items
Modern versatility. 24-fret JS guitars and signature Marshall JVM amps.