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Solo Tone
Ego Death (feat. Steve Vai)
Polyphia
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JEM7V (Steve Vai signature, white, HSH configuration)
AmpFractal Axe-Fx III (Steve Vai's studio rig for Ego Death solo section)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2022. Steve Vai recorded his solo remotely and sent it to Polyphia for production. The JEM7V is confirmed by video and interviews as Vai's main guitar for this session. Axe-Fx III is confirmed as Vai's main amp/effects processor for studio work in this era.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and singing sustainbright and articulate top endliquid legato phrasingcrystal-clear note separationexpressive bends and vibratocomplex harmonicsmodern progressive metal leadslightly compressed attacklush stereo delay trailssubtle chorus shimmer
Difficulty
This solo requires expert-level technique, including rapid legato, alternate picking, expressive vibrato, and whammy bar control, all at a fast tempo with complex phrasing.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JEM7V (Steve Vai signature, white, HSH configuration)
AmpFractal Axe-Fx III (Steve Vai's studio rig for Ego Death solo section)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2022. Steve Vai recorded his solo remotely and sent it to Polyphia for production. The JEM7V is confirmed by video and interviews as Vai's main guitar for this session. Axe-Fx III is confirmed as Vai's main amp/effects processor for studio work in this era.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and singing sustainbright and articulate top endliquid legato phrasingcrystal-clear note separationexpressive bends and vibratocomplex harmonicsmodern progressive metal leadslightly compressed attacklush stereo delay trailssubtle chorus shimmer
Difficulty
This solo requires expert-level technique, including rapid legato, alternate picking, expressive vibrato, and whammy bar control, all at a fast tempo with complex phrasing.