How to Dial In "Pyrrhic Victoria" by Joe Satriani - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pyrrhic Victoria"
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 Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards (2010). Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards is the thirteenth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on October 5, 2010 through Epic Records. The album version runs 5:08. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez Joe Satriani JS240 through Marshall JCM800 2203, a rig in line with Joe Satriani's other recordings of this era, stands in. Set the amp to a driven crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭).
Common Questions About the "Pyrrhic Victoria" Tone
What guitar did Joe Satriani use on "Pyrrhic Victoria"?
The guitar on "Pyrrhic Victoria" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Ibanez Joe Satriani JS240 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Pyrrhic Victoria" 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 "Pyrrhic Victoria" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pyrrhic Victoria" 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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