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Joe Satriani
Ibanez JS series through a Marshall and Mesa Boogie — Satriani's smooth legato technique, aggressive whammy use and melodic rock phrasing make him the best-selling instrumental guitarist of all time.
£500 rig from ~£478
Instrumental Guitar Tone
Instrumental guitar is among the most nuanced and dynamically expressive approaches to the instrument. 1 instrumental guitarist in the ToneStakr library — explore their gear, rigs, and tone at every budget from £200 to £2,500.
1 guitarist · Rig guides from £200 to £2,500
The best Instrumental guitarists include Joe Satriani.
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Among the most celebrated Instrumental guitarists are Joe Satriani. Each brings a distinct approach — explore their full tone and gear guides below.
A functional Instrumental rig starts from around £200 for the essentials. The £500 tier covers a real tube amp and the right guitar — enough for authentic instrumental tone. Explore the rigs below to see exactly what each budget gets you.
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