Solo Tone

Cry Baby Cry

Masayoshi Takanaka

Guitarjazz1970s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (sunburst, maple fretboard)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triaxis Guitar Preamp (likely into Peavey power amp or Mesa/Boogie power amp, as per era and sources)

PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1977 (from 'An Insatiable High' era). No direct evidence of live rig for this song. Gear inferred from Equipboard and era-specific forum posts.

Tone Character(10)

bright and glassysinging sustainsmooth legatoslightly compressedclear note separationtouch-sensitivemild breakuplush ambiencecrystal-clear highsmelodic phrasing

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced phrasing, expressive vibrato, and precise timing to match the delay and chorus effects, but does not involve extreme technical demands or shredding.

Sources

Masayoshi Takanaka | Equipboard Takanaka gear? : r/MasayoshiTakanaka - Reddit

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