Riff Tone

Cry Baby Cry

Masayoshi Takanaka

Guitarjazz1970s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG-2000

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsYamaha Alnico humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp

Notes

Studio recording, original release year 1979. Guitar and amp inferred from Takanaka's known gear for this era and genre, but no explicit source confirms for 'Cry Baby Cry' specifically. No evidence of live rig for this song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

crystal-clear and cleanbright and glassy highslush chorus shimmertight and articulate rhythmsnappy attackdynamic responsepercussive funk feelwarm midrangeslight compressionno audible overdrive

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with clean articulation and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

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