Solo Tone

トーキョーレギー

Masayoshi Takanaka

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG-2000

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark II

PickupsYamaha Alnico humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb4.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, original release 1982. Takanaka is known to have used the Yamaha SG-2000 and Mesa/Boogie Mark II in this era for solos. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific solo. Suhr Badger 30 is associated with later performances, not this recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainbright and articulatesmooth legatoclear note separationslightly compressedcrystal-clear highslush melodic phrasingfull-bodied midrangemoderate overdrivetouch-sensitive dynamics

Difficulty

The solo features fast, fluid legato lines, expressive bends, and requires precise timing and dynamic control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Masayoshi Takanaka - Gear and Equipment Mesa/Boogie Mark II - What To Know & Where To Buy How to get masayoshi takanaka tone? : r/MasayoshiTakanaka I NEED HELP WITH A TONE : r/Guitar

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