Solo Tone

Theme of Laura

Akira Yamaoka

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster

AmpUnknown (likely Roland Jazz Chorus or similar clean amp, not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb5.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2001. Guitar model confirmed via Equipboard photo evidence for this era. No explicit amp model or pedalboard info for this specific solo. No evidence of live rig for this song section.

Tone Character(10)

melancholic and melodicsmooth sustainambient spaciousnessclear articulationslightly compressedwarm neck pickup tonetouch of reverbsubtle delay repeatsnot heavily distortedsinging melodic lead

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate melodic phrasing, expressive bends, and careful control of dynamics and timing to match the ambient effects.

Sources

Akira Yamaoka | Equipboard The greatest guitar video game moments | Guitar World

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