Solo Tone

Haruka Kanata

Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpFender Super-Sonic 60w Head

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or Burstbucker for early 2000s Les Paul Standard)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

delayBoss Boss DD-20 Giga Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 2002 (original release year of 'Haruka Kanata'). Gotoh is seen using a Gibson Les Paul Standard in the music video and confirmed in Equipboard. Amp is Fender Super-Sonic 60w Head, as referenced in Equipboard and Reddit. No evidence of live/tour-specific gear for the solo section. Effects inferred from pedalboard photos and audible cues.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and mid-forwardsinging sustaintight and articulate leadslight compressionmoderate amp gainspring reverb ambienceclear note separationdynamic pick attackslightly bright top endfull-bodied solo presence

Difficulty

The solo requires fast alternate picking and precise bends, with rhythmic phrasing that demands good timing and articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Gotoh Masafumi, Asian Kung-Fu Generation Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Masafumi Gotoh (2024 version) : r/AsianKungFuGeneration

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