Riff Tone
Ready to Fly
Masayoshi Takanaka
Guitarjazz1970s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000
AmpMesa Boogie Mark II
PickupsYamaha Alnico humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb3.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp
chorusMaxon Maxon UE-300 (Chorus section)
Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Guitar and amp identified from era and forum/Equipboard consensus. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatecompressed attackslight edge-of-breakup driveclear note separationpercussive funk rhythmsmooth sustaintight and controlled low endemphasized trebleglassy highsstudio clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, tight muting, and fast, syncopated funk rhythm playing, demanding both technical precision and endurance.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000
AmpMesa Boogie Mark II
PickupsYamaha Alnico humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb3.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp
chorusMaxon Maxon UE-300 (Chorus section)
This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Guitar and amp identified from era and forum/Equipboard consensus. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatecompressed attackslight edge-of-breakup driveclear note separationpercussive funk rhythmsmooth sustaintight and controlled low endemphasized trebleglassy highsstudio clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, tight muting, and fast, syncopated funk rhythm playing, demanding both technical precision and endurance.
Ready to Fly settings for your amp
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