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傷心太平洋 Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Richie Jen
Richie Jen · 1990s · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown (no direct evidence for exact model on this recording; likely a Strat-style or Superstrat electric guitar based on era, genre, and typical Mandopop session gear)
Pickups
Unknown (likely single-coil or HSS configuration, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp
Unknown (no direct evidence; likely a clean or edge-of-breakup solid-state or tube combo amp typical of late 1990s Mandopop studio sessions)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (likely, based on bright and articulate tone in riff section)
No direct studio documentation or rig rundown found for the riff section of '傷心太平洋'. No evidence for live vs. studio difference. Recording year: 1998. All gear and settings are inferred based on genre, era, and typical session practices.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain4
Reverb4
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- clear and present mids
- slightly compressed studio sound
- subtle reverb ambience
- tight and controlled attack
- not heavily saturated
- pop/rock studio polish
- clean with slight edge
- no audible modulation effects
- balanced frequency response
Notes & Caveats
- No direct evidence for exact guitar, amp, or pedal models used on the studio recording of '傷心太平洋' riff section.
- No official rig rundown, pedalboard photo, or studio notes found for this song/section.
- All gear and settings are estimated based on typical Mandopop/rock studio practices in the late 1990s.
- No evidence of wah, delay, chorus, flanger, or other modulation/time-based effects in the riff section.
- If further evidence emerges (e.g., studio photos, interviews), update with specifics.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff in '傷心太平洋' features a clean-to-edge-of-breakup tone with a warm, slightly compressed texture typical of late 90s Mandopop production. The guitar sits forward in the mix with balanced mids and a touch of reverb for space, matching Richie Jen's era-appropriate pop/rock ballad style.