Riff Tone

Esmeralda

Esmeralda Road

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez GIO GRX70QA

AmpUnknown (not specified in sources)

PickupsIbanez Infinity R (HSS configuration, ceramic humbucker in bridge, single coils in middle and neck)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

No direct evidence of amp model or pedals used for the studio recording of 'Esmeralda' by Esmeralda Road. Ibanez GIO GRX70QA confirmed via Equipboard as used by 百合子 in a 2022 concert, but no explicit studio documentation. Settings estimated based on typical modern rock/alternative tones for this guitar type. Studio vs live context unknown, but assumed studio for the original recording.

Tone Character(10)

crisp attackmoderate sustainclear note separationslightly compressedtight low endpresent midsbright but not harsh highsarticulate rhythm claritymild breakupdynamic response

Difficulty

The riff requires moderate technical skill with clean alternate picking and syncopated chord changes, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

Ibanez GIO GRX70QA - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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