Solo Tone

Blue Lagoon

Masayoshi Takanaka

Guitarjazz1970s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG1000

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsYamaha SG1000 stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6.5

mid6

treble7

reverb6

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1979 (from the album 'Jolly Jive'). Guitar and amp confirmed for 'Blue Lagoon' studio recording. No evidence of live/tour substitutions for the original solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaincrystal-clear articulationlush chorus shimmersmooth, glassy highspunchy attackslightly compressedliquid legato phrasingwarm midrange presencedistinct stereo chorus swirldynamic pick response

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced legato technique, expressive bends, and precise dynamic control typical of jazz fusion, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Masayoshi Takanaka – Bahama - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Yamaha SG1000 - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard How to get this sound? : r/JazzFusion Blue Lagoon Parallel Phaser - Made in Japan (Limited 300 unit

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