How to Dial In "Wormhole Wizards" by Joe Satriani - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Wormhole Wizards"
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. 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 Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard, a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Wormhole Wizards" Tone
What guitar did Joe Satriani use on "Wormhole Wizards"?
The guitar on "Wormhole Wizards" (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 "Wormhole Wizards" 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 "Wormhole Wizards" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Wormhole Wizards" 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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