Solo Tone

Beleza Pura

Masayoshi Takanaka

Guitarjazz1980s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG-2000 'Surfboard' Custom

AmpMesa Boogie Mark II

PickupsYamaha Alnico humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid7

treble7

reverb4.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR Distortion+

chorusBoss BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown, likely Orange Squeezer or MXR Dyna Comp)

Notes

Studio recording, original album version (circa 1980). Guitar confirmed by multiple sources as the iconic 'surfboard' Yamaha SG-2000. Amp confirmed as Mesa Boogie MkII for heavier/distorted tones in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

lush and overdrivenwarm and richsinging sustainchorus shimmerarticulate and clearsmooth legato phrasingslightly compresseddynamic pick attackfusion claritychorus-enhanced width

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technique, fast picking, smooth legato, and precise articulation, all while controlling dynamics and clarity through heavy effects.

Sources

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