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Rewrite Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Asian Kung-Fu Generation · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Junior John Lennon (2007 Custom Shop)
Pickups
P-90 single coil
Amp
Fender Super-Sonic 60 Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Rewrite' (2004, Sol-fa album). Gotoh is confirmed to use the Les Paul Junior with P-90s and the Fender Super-Sonic 60 for this era and song. Settings are based on live and social media photos, but the gear matches the studio era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain5.5
Reverb1.5
Treble6
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- FAT 514.D · boost
Guitar → FAT 514.D Boost → Fender Super-Sonic 60 Head (spring reverb on low)
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Tone Character
- punchy and mid-forward
- tight and percussive
- articulate and dynamic
- slightly compressed
- clear note separation
- aggressive but not fuzzy
- bright, cutting top end
- full-bodied lower mids
- minimal ambience
- classic alternative/indie rock drive