JOE SATRIANI
Joseph Satriani is an American instrumental rock guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Early in his career, Satriani worked as a guitar instructor. Many of his former students achieving fame, such as Steve Vai, Larry LaLonde, Rick Hunolt, Kirk Hammett, Andy Timmons, Charlie Hunter, Kevin Cadogan, and Alex Skolnick. He is a 15-time Grammy Award nominee and has sold over 10 million albums, making him the biggest-selling instrumental rock guitarist of all time. In 1988, Satriani was recruited by Mick Jagger as lead guitarist for his first solo tour. Satriani founded the multi-guitarist traveling experience called G3, which has seen him share stages with Vai, Eric Johnson, Yngwie Malmsteen, Robert Fripp, among others. Starting in 2009, Satriani traversed the globe again as a member of Chickenfoot. The all-star band (which also includes singer Sammy Hagar, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith) has issued two albums, their debut and 2011’s follow-up, “Chickenfoot III”. Check out www.satriani.com
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Joe Satriani’s signature guitars, the Ibanez JS Series, have set a high standard for innovation and performance in modern guitar design. First introduced in 1990, the JS series is known for its sleek, ergonomic design, rounded body shape, and versatile pickup configurations, perfectly tailored to Satriani’s fluid playing style. Signature features like the Edge Tremolo system and custom DiMarzio pickups deliver the precision and tonal variety needed for his expressive music. From the early JS1 models to the advanced Chrome Boy editions, Satriani’s collaboration with Ibanez has produced timeless guitars that remain favorites for players seeking unparalleled versatility and craftsmanship.
Ibanez Profile Magazine 1990 (Japan)
