Riff Tone
A Bell Is Not a Bell
ichika
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Premium S1027PBF
AmpUnknown model (not specified in sources; likely a clean solid-state or digital amp, possibly a modeler such as Kemper or Axe-Fx, based on genre and era)
PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely Quantum or DiMarzio Fusion Edge, exact model not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble7
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, released 2017-2018. No explicit amp or pedal info found for this specific recording. Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and video evidence. Pickup model not specified for this track. No evidence of live rig for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear note separationbright and articulatewarm and full-bodiedpercussive attackrich sustainminimal distortiondynamic fingerstyle responsebell-like timbremodern fusion claritysmooth high end
Difficulty
The riff requires expert-level fingerstyle technique, intricate chord shapes, and precise percussive articulation, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.
Sources
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Create Free AccountGuitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Premium S1027PBF
AmpUnknown model (not specified in sources; likely a clean solid-state or digital amp, possibly a modeler such as Kemper or Axe-Fx, based on genre and era)
PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely Quantum or DiMarzio Fusion Edge, exact model not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble7
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, released 2017-2018. No explicit amp or pedal info found for this specific recording. Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and video evidence. Pickup model not specified for this track. No evidence of live rig for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear note separationbright and articulatewarm and full-bodiedpercussive attackrich sustainminimal distortiondynamic fingerstyle responsebell-like timbremodern fusion claritysmooth high end
Difficulty
The riff requires expert-level fingerstyle technique, intricate chord shapes, and precise percussive articulation, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.