Riff Tone

Кончится лето

Kino

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG200 (likely, as used by Viktor Tsoi in late 1980s studio recordings)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (estimated, as Kino were known to use Marshall amps in studio in late 1980s USSR; no direct source for this song's session)

PickupsHumbucker (stock Yamaha SG200 pickups)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1988-1989. Gear inferred from era and band history; no direct studio documentation for this track. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and slightly glassymodulation shimmerclear note separationedge-of-breakup cleanchorus depth adds movementsubtle reverb for spaceslightly compressed attacknot harsh or scooped80s post-punk/new wave flavorno heavy distortion

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires clean playing and precise timing to sound clear with chorus and delay effects.

Sources

KINO KONCHITSYA LETO TONE ON GUITAR : r/KinoBand кончится лето Intro Tab by Кино - Explore chords and tabs

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