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Joe Satriani
Amp Vault
Tonex Signature Collection
The Tone and Legacy of a Guitar Legend
My eclectic stash of guitar amplifiers from the biggest to the smallest have been captured with the brilliant TONEX wizardry and are now available to you in this awesome collection.
Joe SatrianiJoe Satriani Amp Vault gives you instant access to the private collection of one of the most influential electric guitar players. These 67 Tone Models result from Joe’s relentless pursuit of great tone and commitment to capturing his favorite amps precisely. Joe handpicked each of the 28 amplifiers from his personal collection, dialed in his favorite settings and captured them using IK’s Advanced AI Machine Modeling at Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Studios.
From sought-after vintage gems to his modded signature amplifiers, these guitar tones have appeared on iconic albums like “Surfing with the Alien” and “The Elephants of Mars,” along with being on stage with his supergroups Chickenfoot and G3. The Joe Satriani Amp Vault Collection covers over 35 years of soaring melodies, layered soundscapes and soulful sounds.
Collection Overview
- 67 Tone Models based on Joe Satriani’s prized amp collection
- Spanning the guitar legend’s lifetime of work and musical expression
- Dialed in by Joe and captured at Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Studios
- Using AI Machine Modeling™ technology with advanced training
- Use across the entire TONEX ecosystem, including the free TONEX CS
- Play inside TONEX app, your favorite DAW or TONEX Pedal and TONEX ONE live on-stage
Whether looking for tones from a particular song or inspiration on your musical journey, you’ll find it in the Joe Satriani Amp Vault Signature Collection for TONEX.
Below hear audio demos of all the amps, many performed by Joe Satriani.
Dragon's Lair
Now available for instant download to all paid users of the Joe Satriani Amp Vault Collection are 8 new Tone Models based on Joe’s custom-made Dragon amp by 3rd Power Amplification. The Dragon amp is a collaboration between Joe Satriani and 3rd Power Amplification, delivering a wide range of vintage and modern Plexi tones. The tones are rich and complex, like a great Plexi, with exceptional dynamics that make them both fun and inspiring to play.
Like every amp in this collection, the Dragon was captured at Red Rocker studio using Joe’s favorite settings. Experience Joe’s new touring rig like never before with TONEX.
3rd Power Amplification Dragon 100
"My 3rd Power Dragon 100 amp is both a vintage-sounding and modern-featured head inspired by the legendary 1967/1968 Plexi Super Lead 100. It sounds like a roaring Plexi recorded with the best mics, mic-pre's and EQs, perfectly balanced like a great, legendary recorded guitar track. Harmonically rich and touch-sensitive with plenty of gain on tap, there’s nothing quite like it. It’s my favorite new amp.”
"I just completed the Satch/Vai tour of the USA using just one Dragon head with two matching 3rd Power 4 x 12 cabinets. My new setup for the “Best of All Worlds Tour” with Sammy Hagar will feature an all-Dragon (wet/dry/wet) system with 3 heads powering 6 cabinets. It’s an awesome sound!”
Surfing with the Brits
All your favorite British rock tones are represented in a rainbow of tones, reaching far and wide, from early '70s crunch and clean tones to Joe’s modern high-gain sounds. The collection features Tone Models based on multiple Marshall® amps, including 4 versions of Joe’s signature JVM410H amp: stock, C83 Mod, KT88, and 6L6, each with its particular character and feel. Joe’s original 1971 Super Lead and 1969 Plexi are vintage treasures that satisfy any rock enthusiast.
These British amps alone cover a vast territory from clean to high-gain that will keep you inspired for years to come.
Marshall® 6100 30th Anniversary
“I used the 6100s primarily as a pedal platform for years of live work, but in the studio, the slightly electronic crunch and lead tones were very useful.”
Marshall® JCM 2000
“The DSL line has an interesting touch and feels worth exploring. It sits right in between the vintage and modeling eras.”
1969 Marshall® Super Lead Plexi 100
“My first Plexi head I used in the Squares in the early '80s. It was stolen around '83 but then found and returned in 2012. Beautiful sounding 100 head.”
1971 Marshall® Super Lead 100 Watt
“This '71 100-watt head is all crunch all the time at any setting!”
Marshall® JVM410HJS (Stock)
“The stock JVM410HJS, my favorite amp in the studio and on stage.”
Marshall® JVM410HJS (C83 Mod)
“My JVM410HJS with a C83 mod produces a looser, more vintage Plexi sound with a touch less gain.”
Marshall® JVM410HJS (KT88 Mod)
“My JVM410HJS with KT-88 power tubes provides more headroom with slightly less gain on tap and a curious midrange bump.”
Marshall® JVM410HJS (6L6 Mod)
“My JVM410HJS with 6L6 power tubes makes this amp a bit more gnarly and aggressive.”
Time Machine
Joe hops in a time machine and returns to the 1950s and '60s with Tone Models based on 9 classic Fender amps from his private collection, including an original '53 Tweed Deluxe, which he has owned and used on almost every album since the early '90s.
Joe’s layered rhythm guitar tracks often feature a variety of American-style amplifiers. Sparing no expense, he chose 9 of his favorite Fender amplifiers featuring captures based on Fender’s Hand-wired series, including a '64 Custom Princeton Reverb®, '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb®, '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb® and a '57 Deluxe® with an Alnico Cream Celestion speaker.
Also included are captures of late '60s reissue amps: a '68 Custom Pro Reverb™, '68 Custom Princeton® Reverb, '65 Princeton® Reverb and a '68 Custom Vibro Champ® Reverb.
In addition to several bell-like clean captures, many amps were turned up to produce thick, throaty crunch tones perfect for rhythm tracks or as the ideal “edge-of-breakup” platform for your favorite boost and overdrive pedals.
Fender® '53 Tweed Deluxe®
“I bought this amp in the early '90s from Real Guitars, San Francisco. I’ve used it on almost every album since. It has a sound like no other.”
Fender® '57 Deluxe Alnico Cream Celestion Speaker (Hand-wired)
“Loud, in-your-face tone that is shimmering and punchy.”
Fender® '68 Custom Pro Reverb™
“These new Pros are great amps. They are punchy yet manageable. They sit right in between the Fender combo line.”
Fender® '68 Custom Princeton® Reverb
“I love the Custom '68 reissues from Fender. These amps record very well in almost any setting.”
Fender® '68 Custom Vibro Champ® Reverb
“Finally, a modern Champ that sounds awesome at any volume.”
Fender® '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb® (Hand-wired)
“The vintage channel has that classic late '60’s tone. The custom channel with Bassman® tone stack is beefy!”
Fender® '65 Princeton® Reverb
“The Princeton is just as important as the Plexi or the Bassman. You have to have at least one in your arsenal of amps.”
Fender® '64 Custom Princeton Reverb® (Hand-wired)
“These Hand-wired reissues are sweet. I used every new reissue Fender combo on my “Shapeshifting” album. Producer/engineer Jim Scott made them shine.”
Fender® '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb® (Hand-wired)
“These Hand-wired reissues are sweet. I used every new reissue Fender combo on my “Shapeshifting” album. Producer/engineer Jim Scott made them shine.”
Beyond the Supernova
Joe could have stopped at the Fender and Marshall captures, but being “The Extremist,” Joe wanted to include Tone Models based on several amps that have been part of his touring and studio work. He included his trusty Peavey 5150®, a staple for almost every album. Joe brings his SLO-30, Friedman Small Box, and newer 5150III models for high-gain fanatics. Joe has been using his Wells amp (only five made) since '91 and includes this rare amp, a blend of VOX, Fender and Marshall-style circuits.
To top off the list of clean tones, there are captures of Joe’s Hiwatt and Roland Jazz Chorus that have been vital to Joe’s album work.
Peavey® 5150®
“The original Peavey 5150 line has always figured into almost every album since “Time Machine.” A beast of an amp, hiss and all!”
Soldano® SLO-30
“This 30-watt Soldano is my favorite Soldano. At 30 watts, all the tone and feel you want is present with a little extra sag.”
EVH® 5150III®
“The new line of EVH amps are so much fun to play. This Stealth is ultra tight and full of insane gain.”
EVH® 5150III®S (EL34)
“The EVH 5150III®S EL34 combines the modern tones of the Stealth with that curious EL34 compression and sweetness. Cleaner cleans and a crazier Blue channel.”
Roland® JC-120
“My original JC-120, beautiful snappy clean tones and interesting solid-state distortion sounds.”
Friedman®ß Small Box Combo
“This is a great modern take on a tried and true classic 50-watt.”
Custom Hiwatt® 100
“Nothing quite like a Hiwatt! It shimmers at any gain/volume setting. Tons of headroom, too.”
Wells Amp
“Matt Wells only made 5 of these. I’ve used this since '91. It’s a curious blend of VOX, Fender and Marshall at around 35 watts.”
Vox® VBM-1 Mini Combo
“This is the craziest little amp!”
Peavey® Mini Colossal Combo
“Hartley Peavey designed this on a napkin one afternoon at a NAMM show while we talked amps at the Peavey booth. This little amp has attitude and no negative feedback!”
Studio/Gear
Joe and engineer Jaimeson Durr spent days at Red Rocker Studios (owned by Sammy Hagar) dialing in each amp to Joe’s exact settings. Sammy spared no expense in equipping his Studio, which features the classic API 1601, a full-featured recording console based on the sought-after vintage API 1604. This console is outfitted with 550a EQ modules for exceptional sound quality and consistency with every amp and mic.
API 1601 with 550a Modules - Mics: Shure 57, Sennheiser 421, Shure KSM313
From rare one-of-a-kind vintage amps to modern rigs, TONEX makes it affordable and easy to own the most sought-after gear in the world.
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From rare one-of-a-kind vintage amps to modern rigs, TONEX makes it affordable to own the most sought-after gear in the world.
Instant access
Signature Collections can be used with any version of TONEX including the free TONEX CS and TONEX for iPhone/iPad. You’ll have immediate access to your Signature Collections inside TONEX software. After purchasing, locate your collection inside TONEX software then select download. All the Tone Models will be available on your local library to play, practice and record.
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Joe Satriani Amp Vault in AmpliTube 5
Joe Satriani Amp Vault Tone Models function like other AmpliTube amplifiers, cabs or pedals. They can be used alongside any gear models you own to build custom signal chains and save them as presets for easy recall. Discover our officially certified AmpliTube Joe Satriani collection to complete your arsenal of gear.
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