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Riff Tone
Ballerina 12/24
Steve Vai
Guitarother1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JEM77FP (Floral Pattern, 1989, Drop-A tuning, 9-52 strings)
AmpCarvin Legacy VL100 (studio recording, 1989)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Passion and Warfare' (1989/1990). Guitar tuned to Drop-A with 9-52 strings. Effects-heavy signal chain with Eventide H3000/H4000 for pitch and delay processing. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and processedmulti-voice pitch-shifted harmoniesstereo delay repeatsambient and etherealbell-like articulationno audible distortionlush, layered texturesprecise note separationstudio-polished claritycomplex harmonized soundscape
Difficulty
The riff requires expert-level fingerstyle/hybrid picking, precise timing to synchronize with multi-voice harmonizer and stereo delay, and advanced string skipping and intervallic playing. The technical and rhythmic demands are extremely high.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JEM77FP (Floral Pattern, 1989, Drop-A tuning, 9-52 strings)
AmpCarvin Legacy VL100 (studio recording, 1989)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Passion and Warfare' (1989/1990). Guitar tuned to Drop-A with 9-52 strings. Effects-heavy signal chain with Eventide H3000/H4000 for pitch and delay processing. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and processedmulti-voice pitch-shifted harmoniesstereo delay repeatsambient and etherealbell-like articulationno audible distortionlush, layered texturesprecise note separationstudio-polished claritycomplex harmonized soundscape
Difficulty
The riff requires expert-level fingerstyle/hybrid picking, precise timing to synchronize with multi-voice harmonizer and stereo delay, and advanced string skipping and intervallic playing. The technical and rhythmic demands are extremely high.