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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
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source in provided search results confirms the exact gear or settings for 'Rainbow' by 高中正義; gear and settings are estimated based on era, genre, artist's known studio rig, and audible effects.
- No numeric amp settings found in sources; settings estimated based on typical Roland JC-120 usage for clean/edge-of-breakup tones in late 1970s Japanese fusion/rock.
- No pedalboard or effect model specifics found in sources; chorus effect is clearly audible in the recording and is a signature of the JC-120 amp.
- No explicit pickup position found; bridge pickup inferred from bright, cutting tone in riff section.
- If more authoritative Japanese-language sources or official interviews become available, update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Masayoshi Takanaka’s 'Rainbow' riff section features a clean-to-edge-of-breakup, glassy Strat tone typical of late 70s/early 80s Japanese fusion, with warm mids, slightly boosted bass, and moderate reverb for space. These settings reflect his preference for clarity, warmth, and a touch of ambience, likely using a Roland JC-120 or Fender amp with subtle breakup.