Neal Schon
Journey / Santana
The melodic shredder of Journey. Known for his singing sustain, blazing speed, and emotional phrasing, he crafts soaring guitar solos that serve the song while showcasing world-class virtuosity.
SIGNATURE TONE
Soaring, lyrical, and sustaining. Defined by the use of a neck humbucker with a sustainer unit, allowing him to hold high notes indefinitely with controlled feedback.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
Santana / Early Journey Era (1971-1975)
The prodigy. Joining Santana at 17, trading licks with Carlos using a Les Paul and a loud Fender amp.
Escape / Frontiers Era (1981-1983)
Stadium rock dominance. Custom guitars and modified Marshalls creating the soaring leads of 'Don't Stop Believin''.
Modern / PRS Era (2010-Present)
Infinite sustain. Using PRS signature models with built-in sustainers and Fractal modeling for consistent stadium sound.