Solo Tone
Ready to Fly
Masayoshi Takanaka
Guitarother1970s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsYamaha SG-2000 stock humbuckers (Alnico V)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
mid7
treble7
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionMXR MXR M102 Dyna Comp
chorusMaxon Maxon UE-300 (Chorus section)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1979 (original release year). Guitar and amp inferred from era, genre, and artist's known studio gear for this song. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps used for the solo section. Effects inferred from pedalboard photos and audio analysis.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and glassybright and articulatechorus shimmertight, compressed attacksinging sustainclear note separationstudio-polishedmodulation depthspacious delay repeatswarm, rounded highs
Difficulty
The solo features fast, melodic lines with complex phrasing and requires precise articulation, dynamic control, and effective use of modulation and delay effects.
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Create Free AccountGuitarother1970s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsYamaha SG-2000 stock humbuckers (Alnico V)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
mid7
treble7
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionMXR MXR M102 Dyna Comp
chorusMaxon Maxon UE-300 (Chorus section)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1979 (original release year). Guitar and amp inferred from era, genre, and artist's known studio gear for this song. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps used for the solo section. Effects inferred from pedalboard photos and audio analysis.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and glassybright and articulatechorus shimmertight, compressed attacksinging sustainclear note separationstudio-polishedmodulation depthspacious delay repeatswarm, rounded highs
Difficulty
The solo features fast, melodic lines with complex phrasing and requires precise articulation, dynamic control, and effective use of modulation and delay effects.
Ready to Fly settings for your amp
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