Riff Tone
Ready to Fly
Masayoshi Takanaka
Guitarother1970s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, late 1970s/early 1980s)
PickupsYamaha SG-2000 stock humbuckers (Alnico V, dual coil, passive)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusMaxon Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Maxon UE-300 Chorus section)
phaserMaxon Phaser pedal (model unknown, likely Maxon UE-300 Phaser section)
Notes
Studio recording, 1979 (album release year). Guitar and amp inferred from Takanaka's known studio setup and period-correct interviews. No evidence of live/tour gear for this specific recording. Maxon UE-300 multi-effects unit likely used for modulation effects.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateglassy clean tonepercussive attackslightly compressedrich in high endfunky rhythm claritychorused shimmersubtle phaser movementtight and slinkysmooth sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with clean articulation and dynamic control at a brisk tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Create Free AccountGuitarother1970s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, late 1970s/early 1980s)
PickupsYamaha SG-2000 stock humbuckers (Alnico V, dual coil, passive)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusMaxon Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Maxon UE-300 Chorus section)
phaserMaxon Phaser pedal (model unknown, likely Maxon UE-300 Phaser section)
Notes
Studio recording, 1979 (album release year). Guitar and amp inferred from Takanaka's known studio setup and period-correct interviews. No evidence of live/tour gear for this specific recording. Maxon UE-300 multi-effects unit likely used for modulation effects.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateglassy clean tonepercussive attackslightly compressedrich in high endfunky rhythm claritychorused shimmersubtle phaser movementtight and slinkysmooth sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with clean articulation and dynamic control at a brisk tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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