How to Dial In "Theme for a Strange World" by Joe Satriani - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Theme for a Strange World"
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 Super Colossal (2006). Super Colossal is the eleventh studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on March 14, 2006, 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 Super Colossal, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Theme for a Strange World" Tone
What guitar did Joe Satriani use on "Theme for a Strange World"?
The guitar on "Theme for a Strange World" (released 2006) 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 "Theme for a Strange World" 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 "Theme for a Strange World" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Theme for a Strange World" 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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