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Ready to Fly Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Masayoshi Takanaka
Masayoshi Takanaka · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Yamaha SG2000
Pickups
Yamaha SG2000 stock humbuckers
Amp
Pioneer S-180A
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1979. Gear confirmed via Equipboard and period advertisements. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain4
Reverb4
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- MXR Dyna Comp · compression
Yamaha SG2000 → MXR Dyna Comp → Pioneer S-180A (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- slightly compressed
- clean with edge-of-breakup
- smooth sustain
- clear note separation
- mildly scooped mids
- chimey highs
- tight low end
- dynamic response
- studio-polished clarity