Riff Tone

Last Train Home

Pat Metheny

Guitarjazz1980s

Original Gear

GuitarCoral Electric Sitar

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsBuilt-in lipstick-style single coil (Coral Sitar stock)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. The riff section of 'Last Train Home' was recorded with a Coral Electric Sitar through a Roland JC-120 amp, as confirmed by multiple interviews and the distinctive sitar sound. No evidence of synth guitar or baritone for the main riff. Chorus effect is a defining feature, likely from the JC-120's onboard chorus. No evidence of additional pedals for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

liquid chorus shimmerbright and glassyethereal and ambientpercussive attacklush modulationsustained ringing notesclean and undistortedchiming harmonicsdistinctive sitar timbresmooth, floating texture

Difficulty

The riff requires precise rhythmic picking and muting to emulate the sitar effect, as well as control over dynamics and articulation to maintain clarity through heavy modulation.

Sources

Last TraIn Home by Pat Metheny (Electric Sitar Cover)Name most iconic tracks where chorus pedals were used

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