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Always with Me, Always with You Guitar Tone Settings
Joe Satriani · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez JS1 Joe Satriani Signature
Pickups
DiMarzio DP151 PAF Pro (humbucker, bridge position)
Amp
Scholz Rockman X100 Headphone Amp
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1987. For the solo section of 'Always with Me, Always with You' on the 'Surfing with the Alien' album, Satriani used his Ibanez JS1 with DiMarzio PAF Pro pickups into a Scholz Rockman X100. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific solo. No evidence of additional pedals in the solo signal chain; overdrive/distortion and chorus/echo are from the Rockman unit itself.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain6
Reverb4
Treble6
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth and liquid
- warm and melodic
- clear note separation
- moderate compression
- slight midrange emphasis
- processed studio clarity
- chorus shimmer
- echo/delay presence
- not overly saturated
Notes & Caveats
- No direct numeric Rockman X100 settings for this song found; settings estimated based on typical Rockman usage and Guitar World amp setting recommendations.
- No evidence of external pedals used for the solo; all effects (chorus, echo, compression) are from the Rockman X100.
- Some sources mention other amps/pedals for other songs or live, but for the solo on this studio recording, only the Rockman X100 is confirmed.
- Pickup position inferred from Satriani's typical solo tone and video evidence; bridge humbucker is standard for his lead sound.
- Amp EQ settings are estimated as Rockman X100 is known for flat, processed tone; Guitar World recommends mid and treble pushed for Satriani's tone.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Satriani's solo tone on 'Always with Me, Always with You' is smooth, sustaining, and singing, typical of late-80s high-gain Marshall or Boogie amps with moderate bass, forward mids, and clear but not harsh treble. The reverb is present for ambience but not overwhelming, and presence is set to add clarity without harshness.