Solo Tone

Swallow

Casiopea

Guitarjazz1970s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG-2000

AmpYamaha G-100 or G-115 (solid state combo, likely G-100 for studio)

PickupsYamaha SG-2000 stock humbuckers (Alnico V, dual coil)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Boss OD-1 or SD-1)

chorusBoss Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or Roland/Boss chorus)

delayKorg Delay pedal or rack (model unknown, likely Korg SDD-3000 or similar digital delay)

otherBoss Boss FV-200 Volume Pedal

Notes

Studio recording, 1979. Yamaha SG-2000 was Issei Noro's main guitar for Casiopea's debut album. Yamaha G-100/G-115 solid state amps are confirmed for early 80s Casiopea studio/live use. No evidence of other guitars or amps for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

smooth overdrive with clear articulationbright and glassy top endsinging sustain on lead lineschorus shimmer adds widthtight low end, not boomyslightly compressed attackwarm midrangeliquid legato phrasingtouch-sensitive responseclear note separation

Difficulty

The solo demands advanced technical skill, fast picking, legato, and complex phrasing typical of jazz-fusion, as well as nuanced control of effects and dynamics.

Sources

Issei Noro, Casiopea Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Jazz-fusion pedal board help | The Gear Page Swallow Cover w Harmonies : r/CasiopeaBand - Reddit Issei Noro's Guitar Tone From CASIOPEA : r/JazzFusion

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