Riff Tone

Ride On Shooting Star

the pillows

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely CIJ/MIJ, 1990s-2000s, as used by Yamanaka Sawao in studio)

AmpMarshall JCM900 (likely, based on era, genre, and live/studio photos; no direct source for studio recording amp)

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single coils

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000 (FLCL/FLCL OST era). No direct source confirms exact amp/pedals for this song's studio recording; inference based on genre, era, and live/studio photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

jangly and percussiveslightly fuzzy edgetight, focused rhythmarticulate chord definitionmoderate sustainbright upper midsdynamic pick attackcrunchy, not high-gainopen and airyslight amp breakup

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythm, palm muting, and dynamic picking, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

I've never felt more proud : r/homestudios

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