Joe Satriani's live setup revealed

Joe Satriani walks MusicRadar through his full live stage setup and demonstrates some of his guitar sounds

[@ccoker95]

I love how he says "This is the guitar we use" as opposed to "I use". Very humble guy for having so much talent!

[@dushbag1115]

Yeah, I caught that too. That is pure class and humility. I have just doubled how much I like this guy!

[@SkyAvila983]

If you say "we" you understand that its about family to have a band and a crew with you. Very true!

[@dsvet]

at 0:05 he says "I'm going to show you MY guitars" he didn't say OUR guitars? at 1:53 he says "i've forgotten what songs I use this on" and not WE 2:45 "hey here we are looking at MY pedal board" and not OUR. etc, etc, etc, etc

[@gawain6645]

dsvet nobody said he never says "I", "my" etc. They pointed out he said "we" when they were expecting him to say "I"...

[@VascoRockPatricio]

@@dsvet hater...

[@Tomtraubert2009]

He's showing us around HIS gear and having a blast like a kid in a toy store. I love Joe.

[@klauswhitedreamer]

I always love to come back and watch this video !...

[@musictechnique]

Joe is a fucking legend.

[@jamesdickinson4186]

Joe is such a great person. I had the opportunity to meet him once at a meet and greet. He was generous with time, very appreciative of his fans and an all around nice guy.

[@adityapurnama4513]

Joe is amazing..he looks so wise and so humble and he description step by step like teacher so clearly.. He deserves to be called a legend.. thanks for uploading this video

[@larimardragon]

For those who are wondering, the sound at 9:10 is a Digitech IPS 33B (Actually two of them) One is set E min 5-1-3 and the other I believe is set E min 3-1-5. I bought one to mimic the sound and after I listened to the track from the CD, I realized the left and right speakers were in different octaves meaning, to truly mimic the song, you need two 33B's.

[@mpwhiteloon2316]

Joe is this you??

[@ericstidham8199]

I know you will never read this Joe....but Everytime I have been near one of our shows it has conflicted with my chemotherapy and was never able to see u live...plz while I am off that crap come to Kentucky so I can say I got at least one time to see u live....I have everything you ever recorded and never looked back and even listen to you while on chemotherapy to get me thru

[@aatishr9908]

Eric H Stidham hope you are doing better today, may your dream come true

[@adinrocks4305]

Are you still with us friend

[@aydintilkal7472]

God bless you Master..

[@hermanshermits124124]

What an awesome guy, really taking his time to show us his stuff. Thanks Joe!

[@joconnorwi]

what a good overview! Seems very nice. Thanks Joe!

[@TheBuckTom]

Man what a great guy!!! You can tell he truly enjoys his craft. This why he gets better and better at guitar and all aspects of music!!! GREAT AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!!

[@ruihenig]

I...love....joe...satriani! period! this guy is an incredible composer and musician and so normal and nice. and what sound! !!!

[@keaneong4591]

joe looks like a really nice guy who you want to have a beer with.

[@ninevehguitar]

lance o I've met him several times. That's exactly how he really is.

[@mrsnakepit]

Have a beer and jamm with him

[@antropomorfizacja]

I think he is after beer here:D

[@Jeepjones85]

This is still the best review out there I wish he would do a new one for 2016 !

[@QuistJam]

BRILLIANT. Satch rocks.

[@uteanatinny]

Thanks Joe for sharing with us all. We are all humbled by your love and passion of guitars and music technology, as an extension of your musical creativity. :-R

[@jijiyusof3097]

tq so much uploader!!luv u

[@YnnadzCatacutanizer]

Very lovely tools Joe! Innovative guys you got there too! Great sounds!

[@axedoc2010]

Effects are one thing. Knowing how to use them is quite another and takes years and years to learn. And Joe is amazing.

[@stewart2238]

I love the pedal at 9:10 Edit: 5 years later and joe already has me back haha what talent!

[@berkearall8563]

octave

[@MrTheVoiceless]

Octave + the rackeffect :)

[@jayrojunior5068]

O mas show mesmo

[@IndianaDiy]

Awesome. he Uses that on "Why" and Wow it sounds Excellent!!

[@levipeto]

It's a harmonizer which set a custom scale (you can look it up on the internet), he is using Digitech 33B, there!

[@latinsatch]

I freaking Love you Joe, you're my favorite guitar player...thanks for sharing your gear!!

[@Jeepjones85]

Some how I found this video again! Still awesome! Rock on !

[@chihuahuacsb10]

one of the best guitar players, one thing that i like the most is the fact that he's sharing' his "arsenal" (i don't know why but most people doesn't do it) and to see that he is doing magic with his guitar and his hands not with thousans of pedals, saludos from mexico, love your music Mr. satriani! one other thing, he is playing the intro of a song name "why" on 7:52

[@Titan696boy]

Thanks Joe for your time to share,you are the best player I've seen,Thumbs Up to Music Radar!!

[@richarddonkin3279]

What a nice guy Joe is

[@hazzpolo]

Great musician and gem of a person!

[@MIKO_MDG]

Saw Shockwave SuperNova tour in PA, 2016-04-06. LOUDEST show I've ever been! Joe's band and Keswick Theatre sound don't take no prisoners, yo. Hottest, tastiest, kick__s music punched home by thousands of watts, eardrums tickling during the show and outright PAIN afterward. Joe's Shockwave tour is for REAL ROCKERS only. Dude is at the top of his game, his band totally smokes, and his tone is so wet I swear I saw soapsuds and water spraying out his Marshall stacks... fantastic. Love this video, thanks Joe. You are King of Tasty and Flow!!

[@zurckoni]

this was excellent. thanx

[@ZmoPaR]

Awesome! Thanks Joe!

[@SuperMaxbilly]

Thanks Joe, I have the same chorus and in this position give a wonderful sound.......

[@prav401]

Joe seems like the coolest guy, musta been great to study with him.

[@aaronwolfson]

Awesome !!! Thanks Joe 😎🎸🙏🌏🍕🎵

[@joesatriani7689]

I saw joe satriani 5 times in london shows.the man play the guitar like a robot he is an amazing player .his notes comes out of the speakers alive right in your face.all i can say is god bless this man and give him a long life.

[@richardaaron4454]

I will hopefully get to see him live one day.

[@ibanezman04]

Joe is just a legend.. even his simple demoing of his gear blows my mind beyond belief

[@Quinkermarine]

Superb Joe, as always :)

[@leemclaughlin619]

So friendly and informative! Thanks Joe :-)

[@michaelparamon]

Really really awesome video Love how he explains and plays something like that :D

[@faminore7ufesh5]

thanks joe! you've made my day!

[@alekskot9240]

thanks for sharing this

[@guitarlink79]

Keep inspiring Joe... too much awesomeness!

[@kisstagals]

am so blessed to see him..

[@ckom0007]

Yep, this is great. Thanks Joe!

[@Spinz99]

I can't get over the analog slap on this one. Thanks for the music Joe. Thanks for the lessons too. The musician man.

[@borhanus]

he is like a kid showing his gadget with a big smile .love his teen spirit .keep doing your stuff man .you rock

[@AndrewKozley]

AMAZING!!!

[@jelleepit]

I love Joe. I have done since I can remember.

[@ElijahMendiola]

Just got a dsl 100h and it’s amazing, love the Marshall and you’re my top 5 list joe ! You da man !

[@johnhunter377]

He seems to be an down to earth and friendly person. I will watch more of his video's.

[@zealmeinc]

AWESOME SOUNDS

[@ObltKG4]

Thanks for the peak in to the world on stage, Joe.

[@corriedebeer799]

I wish I could play with that tone he had just before he played the wah. That was awesome.

[@SaltPower]

Cheers ! What fun I love the harmoniser .Go Joe : )

[@del109r]

Nice,thanks for the vid,love it.

[@Acepryus]

I really hope he makes a dvd for this tour. I'd love to see him perform Why live.

[@janus3437]

So awesome💥💥

[@stanycruz]

Fantastic equipment!

[@pr1m4t3]

I just love you Joe

[@michael_swardh]

Sounds amazing !! Joe sounds like a nice guy.

[@bbuteo]

long live joe, i dont know if you remember when you played in portugal 5 years ago i was with you on stage on the sound check because i was playing the opening, nice to see you rocking your ass off

[@mrsnakepit]

You're lucky having a great time and music with Joe satch...

[@RolanTHUNDER]

The Satch is a great guitar player and all round nice guy. He's humble too. He doesn't have a whole catalog of pedals but that's great because what he has, does exactly what he wants and gives him a good variety of effects. I just loved when he made it scream with the whammy bar!!

[@EdouardTH]

Wow ! what a great video !!!! Every good guitar player should do that ! It's so nice of them !

[@veronicagorosito187]

I absolutely love Joe ♥

[@TheBoondoggler]

How can you not love this guy

[@festudio100]

Very good!!!

[@birdmanbl]

love this clip

[@jorbv8]

Joe did a guitar clinic in Perth last year & he was very humble in his approach & delivery to the audience, a really nice guy. He jammed with people from the audience at the end: this chick killed all of them...with a standing ovation...she wasn't technical or shredding, just played what he loves, blues, and he said that during one of his talks. I thought, well this girl understands more than these guys who were trying to shred with the master. After the gig he did a signing session. My son & I got to shake his hand while my wife took the photo, who decides when we got there that she's buying a ticket at the door to watch him play...I'm a 6'2", 120 kg ex-rugby league player: I think I sort of scared him a bit with my tatts & my size, sorry 'bout that Joe, but when I shook his hand its the same size as mine, whoa. Anyway, my wife, son & I enjoyed the night fully & the memorys will be with my family & I forever...thanks Joe

[@MIMMarketing]

Just saw him last night in Kelowna BC. I have 30 minutes of HD concert footage from it. Someones hoping to see some I'm sure. Also thank you Joe for sharing your gear. I so wanted to get a look at it last night.

[@FonkyLynx]

Interesting insight..Thanks...BR

[@trujoe3]

seriously, this guy could not be more humble, awesome, and cool...every video, interview, and discussion I have heard, he's always professional, nice, and f-ing knowledgeable beyond belief. Wish more artists were like this legend of rock...

[@Halen78]

Always With Me, Always With You

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

Joe is so chill, that guitar is freakin awesome.

[@thop1984]

He's even like that in person...ha! Awesome guy and secure in his Guitar Godship, he seems to have fun with it and doesn't let it go to his head. Saw him 12 days ago with VIP's, what a great show...the best I've seen yet. This album rocks!

[@Acepryus]

9:10 for the best sounding guitar effect ever!!!

[@marvinlukeifyable]

i hope all guitarist are as humble like him! from pilipinas mj!

[@pierreandre2296]

NICE, THANKS MAN

[@johncrace911]

Joe is exactly the same guy if you ever get a chance to meet him. Super Cool

[@bhuber77]

Thanks much!

[@marksgmail66]

Thanks, great vid :)

[@95dank]

such a chill and sincere guy.. Joe rocks!

[@blackfender100]

Very cool orange guitar Joe is a cool guy I worked with his cousin Charlie in the 90's

[@kx8960]

I saw that tour in Denver, about a week after "Satchurated" was recorded in Canada, AMAZING show! "Andalusia" and "Wind in the Trees" being my fave songs in the show. I met Joe (and got a pic with him) in Hollywood when I bought some of his art back in 2019. WAY cool guy, very humble. Been a HUGE fan since the early '80's and have seen him a bunch of times solo and with G3, all over the US starting with "The Extremist" tour in Cleveland and even in Canada (Massey Hall 2002 I think) and it's been a great show every time. He signed 3 of my concert stubs thru a friend (the SceneFour art dealer including the one for the Massey Hall show) Hope to meet him again one day! Might make the trip to 'Vegas this year for the G3 show.

[@jetheridge3798]

His music always lift my soul . When I play it on the job my homeowners are pretty blown away . Melting the makeup off of old ladies faces .😂

[@sergiojarariquelme3302]

Que sonidos maravillosos!!!!!!

[@sustainer82]

cant wait for your show on the 19th, at chicago theater...

[@Halen78]

Joe is just such an incredible inspiration to me as a musician. I can get completely down on myself and think that I should just quit trying, and all I have to do is see him play or talk about music and I'm right back to being excited about it all again.

[@kokitotenx]

hola amig(@) vi tu publicación de hace 10 años. me encantaría escuchar tu música, espero no hayas abandonado y que hayas dejado registro de tu creatividad. técnicamente joe es bueno , es de todo mi agrado en sus melodias. yo con carencias técnicas ( no como satriani) pude darle alma a varias canciones que me enorgullecen . gracias

[@nando-costas]

8:38 "Try that at home kids" LOL 💪

[@arjunkaul]

Joe's a super cool dude

[@HaykMartirosyan]

He just did a little private concert you can never hear on shows!!! Incredible talented and humble man \m/

[@Ibratarig]

Man you are AWESOME! I LOVE YOU!

[@123andcut]

Damn! I love this man!

[@belizariomagic]

Joe is amazing!!!!! top of the top!

[@humofdarkness]

PERFECT TONE !!!

[@kzvvw]

he is very humble an easy going in real life. Had him sign a guitar of mine an he is very encouraging to never give up an play what you love an feel. He said to me that if a simple E cord works then use it. Never stop learning keep practicing.

[@zmiller93]

It's a Mo'Joe' in the bridge and in the neck...Pro-Track on the 2400 and a Satch Track in the 2410 (Orange one is the prototype that became the 2410 production model). His guitars for the Unstoppable Momentum tour (he's on the tour right now) have sustainiac pickups in the neck slot.

[@cado64]

This guy is Amazing!

[@FerchitoMexico]

Great Joe

[@antispam7383]

I'm loving this. For fellow players, I noticed @ 9:00 in the video and 9:45 when Joe plays the classic double-stop bend (G string up a step makes a min 3rd over B) he doesn't do anything to keep the Floyd from de-tuning. I have the JS2410 guitar, set up to near perfection with .010 strings, bridge perfectly level... but double-stop bends? Forget it. Unisons are a bit easier to bend both up and make them true, but G over B is impossible to do as Joe does here. I have a magnified screen capture of this vid and Joe isn't compensating in any way. The 2nd string is perfectly straight. And he's not applying reverse trem pressure cause he actually floats the trem during the bend. I have a SuperVee Maglok on order. Hope it does the trick cause I miss being able to do that, it's a staple I like to use every once in awhile.

[@edsmith898]

Wow still no answer to your question. I was looking on the forums trying to find info if he uses STABALIZERS or not

[@MIKO_MDG]

@@edsmith898 Ed, I just gotta tip my hat to you, a fellow player who's curious, like me. I've posted this query, with links to this video and even screen caps, to a few Ibanez guitar forums, and so many of the non-helpful replies show that people just don't bother to READ what I wrote. LOL I STILL haven't bothered to try/install either of the two mechanical solutions I purchased, the MagLok (which I highly doubt Joe uses) or the ESPArmingAdjuster, which is a better bet, cause it's so much like Ibanez's own discontnued gadget. But hey check this out... a link I've never seen before: joe.emenaker.com/TremStabilizers/

[@micPfleAmig]

Mabuhay joe sat from dumaguete Philippines

[@Livewild78]

need same thing for all of his show and records since 1986!^^