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Riff Tone
For the Love of God
Steve Vai
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JEM7V
AmpCarvin Legacy (VL100) head
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990, Passion and Warfare album. Gear confirmed for studio use on this song. Riff section uses neck pickup. Pedals and effects based on direct forum and gear sources for this era and song.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainwarm and smooth neck pickupfluid legato phrasingrich harmonic overtonessmooth high-gain distortionambient and spaciouscrystal-clear note separationlush reverb and delayexpressive dynamicstouch-sensitive response
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced legato technique, expressive vibrato, and precise dynamic control, making it challenging for most players.
This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JEM7V
AmpCarvin Legacy (VL100) head
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass7
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This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1990, Passion and Warfare album. Gear confirmed for studio use on this song. Riff section uses neck pickup. Pedals and effects based on direct forum and gear sources for this era and song.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainwarm and smooth neck pickupfluid legato phrasingrich harmonic overtonessmooth high-gain distortionambient and spaciouscrystal-clear note separationlush reverb and delayexpressive dynamicstouch-sensitive response
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced legato technique, expressive vibrato, and precise dynamic control, making it challenging for most players.