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POKÉJON
2017 3:43
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Jason Paige Pop 2017 C major
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Pokemon Theme

"Pokemon Theme" is a song written by John Siegler and John Loeffler and performed by Jason Paige, originally created as the opening theme for the first season of the English-language Pokémon anime. The track became inseparable from the Pokémon franchise, with its iconic line "Gotta catch 'em all!" evolving into the series' official English slogan. For electric guitar players, it offers a fun, recognizable melody with energetic chord progressions that make it a rewarding and crowd-pleasing piece to learn.

  • The song was written by John Siegler and John Loeffler, not by performer Jason Paige, who provided the memorable lead vocals.
  • The phrase "Gotta catch 'em all!" originated in this theme and became Pokémon's official English slogan worldwide.
  • The track appeared on the 2017 album POKÉJON, a release associated with Jason Paige's version of the iconic theme.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Jason Paige's Pokemon Theme recording uses the Stratocaster's bright, snappy single-coil tone to deliver clear note definition on the iconic melody. The bolt-on neck design provides the articulate attack needed for those punchy, well-defined rhythm parts.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

The JCM800 set to moderate gain (5-6) gives Paige that punchy, articulate overdrive tone that powers the Pokemon Theme without sacrificing clarity. This amp's responsiveness keeps palm-muted notes tight and defined rather than mushy.

Seymour Duncan JB
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Seymour Duncan JB

The JB's moderate output (around 7-9k ohms) matches Paige's need for clear attack without excessive compression on the Pokemon Theme. This pickup delivers present, defined notes that cut through without sounding overly aggressive or processed.

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
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Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9

Paige uses the Tube Screamer to add musical midrange boost and gentle overdrive to his signal chain, warming the Stratocaster's natural brightness. This pedal pushes the Marshall into that articulate crunch zone while keeping rhythm parts tonally cohesive.

Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive
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Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive

The SD-1 offers a simpler alternative for driving Paige's amp into moderate overdrive while preserving the pick attack clarity essential to the Pokemon Theme. Its transparent character lets the guitar's natural tone shine through without coloration.

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