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Crowd Chant Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez JS1200
Pickups
DiMarzio PAF Pro (neck), DiMarzio Fred (bridge) humbuckers
Amp
Peavey JSX Joe Satriani Signature Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2006. Gear confirmed for the 'Super Colossal' album era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss DS-1 Distortion · distortion
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Ibanez JS1200 → Boss DS-1 Distortion → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Peavey JSX Head (with digital reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight, saturated rhythm crunch
- articulate pick attack
- percussive palm muting
- singing sustain on power chords
- modern rock clarity
- full-bodied midrange
- aggressive bridge pickup bite
- controlled feedback
- harmonic overtones
- crisp high end
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'Crowd Chant'; settings estimated based on typical Peavey JSX usage for Satriani's 2006 studio tones.
- No pedalboard photo or official interview confirms pedal models for this specific song; effects inferred from audio and era-typical Satriani rig.
- No explicit pickup selector position stated, but bridge pickup is strongly indicated by tone and Satriani's typical riff approach.
- No evidence of chorus, flanger, or phaser in riff section; only overdrive/distortion and subtle reverb/delay are audible.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Satriani's 'Crowd Chant' riff features a saturated, singing high-gain lead tone typical of his mid-2000s style, using a Peavey JSX or similar amp with moderate bass, forward mids, and clear but not harsh treble/presence. The production is tight and modern with minimal reverb, matching his usual amp settings for instrumental rock.