Solo Tone

Beleza Pula

Masayoshi Takanaka

Guitarjazz1980s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG-2000

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsYamaha Alnico humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb5.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, original release 1982. No direct evidence for pedals or amp settings for this specific solo, but Yamaha SG-2000 and Roland JC-120 are strongly associated with Takanaka's early 1980s studio work. No evidence of live rig for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

full and lushsinging sustainwarm and expressiveslightly compressedclear note separationsmooth lead tonedynamic swellstouch-sensitiverich harmonic contentnot heavily saturated

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and precise control of dynamics, as well as sensitivity to modulation and time-based effects for authentic tone.

Sources

Masayoshi Takanaka - Equipboard How Would You Get This Beleza Pula Takanaka Tone? - Reddit How Would You Get This Masayoshi Takanaka Tone? - Reddit

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