How to Dial In "Hands in the Air" by Joe Satriani - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hands in the Air"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Is There Love in Space? (2004). Is There Love in Space? is the tenth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on April 13, 2004, through Epic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez Joe Satriani JS240 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Joe Satriani's other songs from Is There Love in Space?, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Hands in the Air" Tone
What guitar did Joe Satriani use on "Hands in the Air"?
The guitar on "Hands in the Air" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Ibanez Joe Satriani JS240 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hands in the Air" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Hands in the Air" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hands in the Air" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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