Riff Tone

Soldier of Fortune

Loudness

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarKiller KG Prime (aka Random Star, Akira Takasaki signature model)

AmpLee Jackson Metaltronix M-1000

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-16/TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1989-1990. Gear confirmed for 'Soldier of Fortune' album sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsharp, cutting edgesaturated high-gain distortionarticulate attackBritish-voiced crunchpunchy low endclear note separationslightly scooped midsminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise rhythm and aggressive attack typical of late 80s metal. While not as complex as the solos, the riff's speed and articulation demand solid intermediate technique.

Sources

Akira Takasaki, LOUDNESS Guitarist Gear | Equipboard LOUDNESS Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Akira Takasaki Thunder in the East | The Gear Page Remember Loudness Heavy Metal Band from Japan??

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