Riff Tone

After Dark

Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Special Doublecut

AmpBad Cat Hot Cat 30R Guitar Amp Head

PickupsP-90 single coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT 2

phaserBoss Boss PH-2 Super Phaser

Notes

Studio recording for 'After Dark' (2008, 'World World World' album). Gotoh Masafumi is confirmed to use the Bad Cat Hot Cat 30R in the studio starting with this era. The Les Paul Special Doublecut with P-90s is documented as his main guitar for this period and song. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section in the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

punchy and dynamiccrisp and articulateslight breakup with claritytight low endpresent upper midsopen, raw edgedistinct P-90 bitenot overly compressedresponsive to picking dynamicsclear chord definition

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting, with syncopated chord stabs and dynamic control to maintain clarity at tempo. Intermediate to advanced rhythm skills are needed.

Sources

Gotoh Masafumi, Asian Kung-Fu Generation Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Asian Kung-Fu Generation – ワールドワールドワールド - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Bad Cat Hot Cat 30R Guitar Amp Head - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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