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Designed in collaboration with guitar virtuoso Steve Lukather, the Valley Arts Steve Lukather Robot is a unique solid body electric guitar that combines exceptional playability with high-quality craftsmanship. This guitar is perfect for musicians who crave versatility and precision in their performance. Built by the renowned Valley Arts, it is tailored for both studio sessions and live performances, offering a rich tonal palette that ranges from crisp cleans to gritty overdrives.

One of its standout features is the custom-designed pickups, which deliver a powerful and dynamic sound, capturing the nuances of your playing with remarkable clarity. The neck is expertly crafted for comfort and speed, allowing for effortless movement across the fretboard. Whether you're laying down tracks in the studio or shredding on stage, the Steve Lukather Robot ensures you hit every note with precision.

The body is designed for enhanced resonance, providing a full and balanced tone that will complement any musical style. Additionally, the guitar is equipped with a reliable tuning system that keeps your sound consistently in tune, even during the most intense performances.

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Custom-designed pickups for dynamic sound
Comfortable neck for smooth playability
Resonant body for a rich, balanced tone
Reliable tuning system for stable performance
Perfect for studio and live settings

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Valley Arts Steve Lukather Robot.

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Lukather's original Valley Arts guitar featured EMG SA/SA/85 pickups with a Floyd Rose tremolo, ideal for his signature tone.
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EMG SLV pickups are highlighted for being hotter than standard EMG SA single coils, providing enhanced versatility.
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Lukather reportedly disliked the Ibanez RS1000, comparing it unfavorably to a "bad Rickenbacker," preferring Valley Arts for their quality and playability.
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The modified Strat with EMG pickups and Gotoh tremolo draws comparisons to Adrian Smith's style, indicating a blend of metal and classic rock aesthetics.
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Nembrini Audio offers a VST amp sim for the Bogner Ecstasy 101B, a key component of Lukather's tone.
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Amplitube 5 CS is a free option offering 5 amps and 10 FX pedals, suitable for beginners seeking Steve Lukather's sound.
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GarageBand is recommended for Mac users, providing sufficient amp simulations to replicate Lukather's tones without additional cost.
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Lukather's tone on "Stop Loving You" and "Child's Anthem" involved modded Marshalls and Soldano amps, achievable with modeling platforms like Helix or Quad Cortex.
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The Gotoh 1996T tremolo is noted for its smoother feel compared to the Floyd Rose Original, offering a less clunky experience.
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Some players hide the battery for EMG pickups at the bottom of the rout under the pickguard for a cleaner look.
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Owners find the EMG SL20 pickup assembly an effective modification, comparable in popularity to the DG20 set.
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Steve Lukather

Singer, Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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One of Lukes favorite guitars.

"Built July 3rd, 1978, this cybernetic ax (VA Robot) is the first instrument Mike McGuire crafted for Lukather. The originally tobacco-sunburst body is of mahogany, attached to a maple neck fitted with an ebony fretboard. Electronics by EMG".