Riff Tone

Blue Lagoon

Masayoshi Takanaka

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG1000

AmpSuhr Badger 30 Head

PickupsYamaha SG1000 stock humbuckers (Alnico V, dual humbucker configuration)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb5.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

phaserUnknown Blue Lagoon Parallel Phaser

Notes

Studio recording, 1980, as confirmed by Equipboard and contemporary photos. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and glassycrunchy with dynamic attackpercussive and funkyarticulate note separationslightly compressed sustainmodulated shimmer from phasertight, focused midsclear, singing highspresent upper midsdistinct phaser sweep

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, tight muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove with the modulated crunch tone.

Sources

Masayoshi Takanaka - Equipboard Yamaha SG1000 - What To Know & Where To Buy - Equipboard Blue Lagoon Parallel Phaser - Made in Japan (Limited 300 unit Need help getting Masayoshi Takanaka's EXACT tone with only vst ...

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