For that matter, he never understood the hype about vintage guitars — or the prices they command. Long before his name was up ...

Joe Satriani has revealed why he became “disillusioned” by vintage guitars, with the Surfing with the Alien shredder ...

ONE BIG RUSH - Joe Satriani (1989) SURFING WITH THE ALIEN - Joe Satriani (1987) BREATHLESS - Todd Rundgren (1972) TIGHT TURN - The Raybeats (1981) WORK TO DO - Average White Band (1974) DON'T WORK ...

Joe Bonamassa is most typically seen with a Gibson Les Paul in his hands, but he believes the Fender Stratocaster is a more versatile instrument — and for one small reason.

SURFING WITH THE ALIEN - Joe Satriani (1987) MR. ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE - Was (Not Was) (2008) I FEEL BETTER THAN JAMES BROWN - Was (Not Was) (1990) DREAM POLICE - Cheap Trick (1979) 24 HOUR ...

The phenomenal guitar playing of Joe Satriani needs no introduction, but he also handled bass duties on his first two albums ...