Riff Tone

Beleza Pura

Masayoshi Takanaka

Guitarjazz1980s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG2000

AmpUnknown (likely Roland JC-120 or Yamaha solid-state amp, but not confirmed for studio recording)

PickupsYamaha SG2000 stock humbuckers (Alnico, dual humbucker configuration)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1981. Guitar confirmed via video evidence for this era and song. No direct source for amp or pedals used in the studio. No evidence of surfboard guitar or other models for this track's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

clean with slight edge-of-breakupbright and articulate highswarm, rounded midstight, controlled low endglassy attacksmooth sustaindynamic and percussivechorus shimmerstudio-polished clarityfunky, rhythmic feel

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, fast chord changes, and clean articulation at a brisk tempo, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Masayoshi Takanaka | Equipboard

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