Solo Tone
Midnight Rendezvous
Casiopea
Guitarjazz1980s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG2000
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsYamaha SG2000 stock humbuckers (Alnico V, dual coil)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, Mint Jams (1982). No direct evidence of pedal/amp settings for this solo, but Yamaha SG2000 and Roland JC-120 are confirmed as Issei Noro's main studio gear for this era. No evidence of live rig for this specific solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid lead tonesmooth overdrivebright and articulateslight chorus shimmerfast attackclear note separationfusion lead claritymoderate compressiontight low end
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced technique due to its fast tempo, intricate phrasing, and the need for precise articulation and timing, making it challenging even for experienced players.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG2000
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsYamaha SG2000 stock humbuckers (Alnico V, dual coil)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, Mint Jams (1982). No direct evidence of pedal/amp settings for this solo, but Yamaha SG2000 and Roland JC-120 are confirmed as Issei Noro's main studio gear for this era. No evidence of live rig for this specific solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid lead tonesmooth overdrivebright and articulateslight chorus shimmerfast attackclear note separationfusion lead claritymoderate compressiontight low end
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced technique due to its fast tempo, intricate phrasing, and the need for precise articulation and timing, making it challenging even for experienced players.
Midnight Rendezvous settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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