Riff Tone
Again (ep.1-13 OP)
Ogawa Mika
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender or Gibson style, model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (likely Marshall-style or modern high-gain amp, model not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbucker or hot single-coil, model not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Again (ep.1-13 OP)' by Ogawa Mika. No evidence of live vs studio rig differences. Year: 2009 (song release). All gear is estimated based on genre, era, and typical J-Rock production.
Tone Character(9)
tight, saturated rhythm cruncharticulate attack on palm-muted riffsmodern, aggressive distortionclear note separation under gainpunchy, focused low endslightly scooped mids for claritybright, cutting top endcontrolled sustainminimal ambient wash
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender or Gibson style, model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (likely Marshall-style or modern high-gain amp, model not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbucker or hot single-coil, model not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Again (ep.1-13 OP)' by Ogawa Mika. No evidence of live vs studio rig differences. Year: 2009 (song release). All gear is estimated based on genre, era, and typical J-Rock production.
Tone Character(9)
tight, saturated rhythm cruncharticulate attack on palm-muted riffsmodern, aggressive distortionclear note separation under gainpunchy, focused low endslightly scooped mids for claritybright, cutting top endcontrolled sustainminimal ambient wash
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.