“We would play these guitars that were supposedly the most expensive, the most rare, like, ‘There's nothing special about it’”: Joe Satriani on why he’s become disillusioned by vintage guitars

Joe Satriani .

Joe Satriani has revealed why he became “disillusioned” by vintage guitars, with the Surfing with the Alien shredder underscoring his preference for modern builds in a new interview.

For some players, vintage guitars are the Holy Grail. From pre-CBS era Stratocasters to pre-war Martin acoustic guitars, there are certain models from certain periods that hold a mythical appeal. Satriani, though, doesn’t see what the fuss is about.