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Riff Tone
Satch Boogie
Joe Satriani
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1983 Kramer Pacer (rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker)
AmpSilverface Fender Pro Reverb
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1987, Surfing With The Alien album. Confirmed by Satriani in multiple interviews and Equipboard. Boss DS-1 distortion pedal used for heavy riff tone. Not the Mesa/Boogie or Marshall often cited for other tracks. Microphone: AKG C12-A close-miked.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedtight, percussive attacksinging sustainarticulate and bitingupper-midrange punchcrisp note separationharmonic squealsclassic 80s shred soundbridge pickup claritydynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and control of harmonics at a fast tempo, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1983 Kramer Pacer (rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker)
AmpSilverface Fender Pro Reverb
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1987, Surfing With The Alien album. Confirmed by Satriani in multiple interviews and Equipboard. Boss DS-1 distortion pedal used for heavy riff tone. Not the Mesa/Boogie or Marshall often cited for other tracks. Microphone: AKG C12-A close-miked.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedtight, percussive attacksinging sustainarticulate and bitingupper-midrange punchcrisp note separationharmonic squealsclassic 80s shred soundbridge pickup claritydynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and control of harmonics at a fast tempo, making it challenging even for experienced players.