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Solo Tone
For the Love of God
Steve Vai
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JEM77FP (Floral Pattern, original 1987-1990 model)
AmpCarvin X100B (1980s model, used for Passion and Warfare studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1989-1990 for 'Passion and Warfare'. Gear confirmed for studio: Ibanez JEM77FP with DiMarzio PAF Pro pickups, Carvin X100B amp. Effects and pedals based on interviews, rig rundowns, and audio analysis. Not live/tour gear.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and smooth lead tonerich harmonic overtonescrystal-clear articulationlush delay trailschorus shimmerexpressive whammy bar vibratowide dynamic rangetight but fluid attackoccasional wah sweeps
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert-level due to its demanding legato runs, expressive whammy bar use, fast alternate picking, and the need for precise control over multiple effects and dynamics.
This tone has been researched 8 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JEM77FP (Floral Pattern, original 1987-1990 model)
AmpCarvin X100B (1980s model, used for Passion and Warfare studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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This tone has been researched 8 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1989-1990 for 'Passion and Warfare'. Gear confirmed for studio: Ibanez JEM77FP with DiMarzio PAF Pro pickups, Carvin X100B amp. Effects and pedals based on interviews, rig rundowns, and audio analysis. Not live/tour gear.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and smooth lead tonerich harmonic overtonescrystal-clear articulationlush delay trailschorus shimmerexpressive whammy bar vibratowide dynamic rangetight but fluid attackoccasional wah sweeps
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert-level due to its demanding legato runs, expressive whammy bar use, fast alternate picking, and the need for precise control over multiple effects and dynamics.