Solo Tone

Space Road

Casiopea

Guitarjazz1980s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG-2000 Issei Noro Signature

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsYamaha SGH-1 humbuckers with coil tap

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb4.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. Guitar and amp based on period-correct Casiopea gear and Issei Noro's known studio setup. No direct evidence for pedals on this specific track, but chorus and delay are clearly audible in the solo. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth lead tonebright and articulatechorused shimmerclear note separationmoderate overdriveliquid phrasingtight attackstudio fusion leadrich harmonic content

Difficulty

The solo features fast, articulate runs, complex phrasing, and requires precise timing and control of dynamics, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Issei Noro, Casiopea Guitarist Gear Issei Noro Signature Guitar : r/CasiopeaBand Issei Noro's Guitar Tone From CASIOPEA : r/JazzFusion

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