Riff Tone

Domino Line (Live at Chuo Kaikan Hall, Tokyo, Feb. 1982)

Casiopea

Guitarjazz1980s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG-2000 (early 80s, likely custom or SG-2000 variant)

AmpYamaha G-100 2x12 Combo

PickupsYamaha SG-2000 stock humbuckers (Alnico, dual humbucker configuration)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or Roland/Boss chorus of era)

flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown, likely Boss BF-2 or similar)

otherBoss Volume pedal (Boss FV-200, confirmed in live rig)

Notes

Live performance at Chuo Kaikan Hall, Tokyo, Feb. 1982. Gear confirmed by period video and Equipboard. Settings estimated for live clean tone. No evidence of studio overdubs or alternate gear for this section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and glassyarticulate and percussiveshimmering modulationtight note separationdynamic and responsiveslightly compressedfull-bodied cleanfunky rhythmic attackhi-fi claritydistinct chorus/flanger swirl

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, fast chord changes, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove at high tempo, especially with modulation effects always on.

Sources

Issei Noro, Casiopea Guitarist Gear | Equipboard [QUESTION] Any advice on how to get Issei Noro's (Casiopea) tone? : r/Guitar

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