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Ichizu Riff Guitar Tone Settings — King Gnu
King Gnu · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Daiki Tsuneta Signature Swinger
Pickups
Fender single-coil pickups (exact model unspecified, likely custom for Signature Swinger)
Amp
Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue Blonde
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2021. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard and music video for 'Ichizu'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Pedalboard photo confirms reverb pedal use. No evidence of additional effects for the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5.5
Gain5.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- TC Electronic Hall Of Fame Reverb · reverb
Fender Daiki Tsuneta Signature Swinger → TC Electronic Hall Of Fame Reverb → Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue Blonde (spring reverb on amp also possible)
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- tight and percussive
- dynamic picking response
- slight edge-of-breakup
- clear note separation
- modern indie rock clarity
- Fender amp sparkle
- crisp attack
- controlled sustain
- minimal compression
Notes & Caveats
- No specific amp knob settings found in sources; estimated based on typical Fender Princeton Reverb settings for modern rock with single-coil guitars.
- Pedalboard photo confirms use of TC Electronic Hall Of Fame Reverb, but no evidence of other pedals or effects for the riff section.
- Pickup position inferred from typical bright, cutting riff tone and video performance posture.
- Exact pickup model not specified for Signature Swinger; assumed single-coil based on model and sound.
- No evidence of additional modulation or time-based effects in the riff section; only reverb is confirmed.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. King Gnu's 'Ichizu' riff has a modern, articulate crunch with tight low end, forward mids, and clear but not harsh treble, consistent with Japanese alt-rock production. The gain is set for a saturated but defined crunch, with moderate reverb for space but not wash, matching their typical amp and production choices.