Solo Tone

Kawaii

Mateus Asato

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarHarmony Juno (Mateus Asato custom build, as seen in official 'Kawaii' video)

AmpSuhr tube amp (exact model not specified, likely Bella or PT15 based on era and artist's usage)

PickupsHarmony Gold Foil single-coil (neck position)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb4.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown, possibly Suhr Koji Comp or Wampler Ego Compressor)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2010s+; guitar and amp confirmed for 'Kawaii' solo by video/photo evidence and multiple sources. Settings are from Guitar World lessons referencing Mateus Asato's studio tones.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothsinging sustaintouch-sensitivemellow jazzy cleancrunchy clean break-upairy and spaciousfluid and dynamicarticulate note separationslightly compressedlush ambience

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced hybrid picking, sweep picking, and dynamic control, with complex phrasing and expressive articulation, making it highly challenging for most players.

Sources

Mateus Asato guitar lesson: learn his signature style | Guitar World Mateus Asato guitar lesson: learn his neo-soul style | Guitar World Harmony Juno - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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