How to Dial In "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness" by Joe Satriani - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness"
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 The Extremist (1992). The Extremist is the fourth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on July 21, 1992, through Relativity Records. The album version runs 6:11. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez Joe Satriani JS240 through Marshall JCM800 2203 with B.K. Butler Tube Driver and Boss DD-3 Digital Delay, the nearest rig to the one documented for Joe Satriani, stands in. Set the amp to a moderate crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness" Tone
What guitar did Joe Satriani use on "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness"?
The guitar on "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Ibanez Joe Satriani JS240 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, 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 "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness" 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.
What pedals are on "Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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