Riff Tone

Flashbacker

kessoku band

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely MIJ, as seen in official art and live performances)

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (most likely, based on genre, era, and typical J-pop/math rock rigs; no direct source confirmation for this song/recording)

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver (or similar overdrive pedal)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or similar)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital)

Notes

Studio recording, 2022-2023 era. No direct confirmation of exact amp or guitar model for this specific recording, but Jazzmaster and JC-120 are highly likely based on genre, artist visuals, and community consensus.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussiveclear note separationslight breakup on chordsdynamic attackmodest overdrivechorus shimmerpresent highsmath rock claritycontrolled sustain

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Flashbacker' features fast, syncopated picking and complex math rock rhythms that require precise muting and articulation, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Is a Reverb pedal a must on the pedalboard to achieve a Jpop/math ...Bocchi / Kessoku band lead guitar tone for Helix Rack/Floor/LT/Native

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