Riff Tone

Tokyo Reggie

Masayoshi Takanaka

Guitarother1970s

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG-2000

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsYamaha Alnico humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain2.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1979. Guitar and amp inferred from era, genre, and multiple forum discussions referencing Takanaka's classic clean tone and visible use of Yamaha SG-2000 and JC-120 in late 1970s studio/live footage. No direct studio documentation for 'Tokyo Reggie', but this is the most consistent pairing for his signature clean sound.

Tone Character(10)

crystal-clear and glassylush stereo chorus shimmerbright and articulate highsfull-bodied midrangetight and percussive attacksmooth sustainslightly compresseddynamic and responsivefunky rhythmic clarityno audible distortion

Difficulty

The riff requires tight funk rhythm playing, clean chord voicings, and precise articulation to maintain clarity with the chorus effect. Moderate technical skill is needed for dynamic muting and syncopation.

Sources

Masayoshi Takanaka - Equipboard How to get this sound? : r/JazzFusion - Reddit What pedals should I use to sound like my glorious king Masayoshi ...

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