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Riff Tone

Memories

Joe Satriani

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez 540 Radius
AmpScholz Rockman X100

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1987 (Surfing with the Alien sessions). Satriani explicitly states he used his new Ibanez 540 Radius into a Scholz Rockman X100 direct to board for the recording of 'Memories' riff section. No traditional amp or cab was used; signal was boosted with a Neve preamp. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and focused midrangesmooth, harmonically rich distortionarticulate pick attacksinging sustainslightly compressedmodest reverb for spaceclear note separation80s direct-recorded claritynot overly scooped or boomycrunchy but controlled

Difficulty

The riff requires tight alternate picking and rhythmic precision, with clear articulation to match the direct, compressed tone. While not extremely fast, the clarity and phrasing demand intermediate to advanced control.

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