Riff Tone

FIGHT MAN(LIVE at EX THEATER ROPPONGI Dec.11.2022)

CASIOPEA-P4

Guitarjazz2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha Issei Noro Signature IN-1

AmpYamaha F100-115

PickupsYamaha humbuckers (custom for IN-1)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus (or similar chorus pedal)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital or rack unit)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown, possibly Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer or Boss CS-2)

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, possibly Maxon OD-808 or Boss SD-1)

Notes

Live performance at EX THEATER ROPPONGI, Dec. 11, 2022. Issei Noro is confirmed to use his Yamaha IN-1 signature guitar and Yamaha F100-115 amp for live Casiopea-P4 shows in the 2010s+. No direct photo/video evidence of pedalboard for this specific show, but typical rig includes chorus, delay, compression, and possible flanger. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Noro live rig. No explicit numeric amp settings found for this performance.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatecrisp attackslightly compressedchorus shimmermodulation widthtight and percussivedynamic and responsiveclear note separationpunchy midsnot heavily overdriven

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, fast chord changes, and dynamic muting typical of jazz fusion, making it challenging for most players.

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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