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Rainbow Riff Guitar Tone Settings — 高中正義
高中正義 · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Yamaha SG-2000
Pickups
Yamaha Alnico V humbuckers
Amp
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1979. No direct evidence in provided sources, but Yamaha SG-2000 and Roland JC-120 are widely documented as Masayoshi Takanaka's main studio rig for this era and especially for the 'Rainbow' album. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this song's riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6.5
Gain4
Reverb4
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- bright and glassy
- rich chorus shimmer
- tight and articulate rhythm
- percussive attack
- clear note separation
- warm midrange
- subtle amp breakup
- crisp transient response
- distinct stereo chorus effect
- slightly compressed dynamics