Riff Tone
Rush
Mateus Asato
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Stratocaster
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, likely Fender or boutique clean/edge-of-breakup model)
PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb4
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
otherTC Electronic TC Electronic Ditto Looper
reverbUnknown Reverb (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx II algorithm)
Notes
Studio recording, 2010s+ era. Mateus Asato is known for using a Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster and Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II for his Instagram/YouTube performances, including 'Rush'. No evidence of live performance for this song. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
glassy and articulatewarm and dynamicslight breakup on harder pickingclear note separationlush ambient reverbtouch-sensitivesmooth highs, rounded lowspercussive attacksinging sustaincrisp, modern Strat tone
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced control of dynamics and articulation, complex chord shapes, and hybrid picking, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Stratocaster
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, likely Fender or boutique clean/edge-of-breakup model)
PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb4
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
otherTC Electronic TC Electronic Ditto Looper
reverbUnknown Reverb (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx II algorithm)
Notes
Studio recording, 2010s+ era. Mateus Asato is known for using a Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster and Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II for his Instagram/YouTube performances, including 'Rush'. No evidence of live performance for this song. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
glassy and articulatewarm and dynamicslight breakup on harder pickingclear note separationlush ambient reverbtouch-sensitivesmooth highs, rounded lowspercussive attacksinging sustaincrisp, modern Strat tone
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced control of dynamics and articulation, complex chord shapes, and hybrid picking, making it challenging for most players.
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