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Solo Tone
Группа крови
Kino
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG200 (Soviet-era, Kasparyan's main studio guitar for Kino in late 1980s)
AmpRoland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical Soviet/post-punk studio setups; no direct source for amp on this track)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1987-1988. All details refer to the original studio version of 'Группа крови' solo. Guitar and pickup confirmed for Kasparyan in this era; amp inferred from genre/era and lack of tube amp access in Soviet studios. Effects chain based on forum consensus and audible effects in solo.
Tone Character(10)
bright and cuttingmodulated shimmerslight sustainclear note separationdistinct flanger sweepmodest overdrivenot heavily compressedarticulate attackpost-punk/new wave leadairy and spacious
Difficulty
The solo is melodically straightforward but requires careful timing and control to maintain clarity with flanger and delay effects, and expressive phrasing for the iconic lead lines.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG200 (Soviet-era, Kasparyan's main studio guitar for Kino in late 1980s)
AmpRoland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical Soviet/post-punk studio setups; no direct source for amp on this track)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1987-1988. All details refer to the original studio version of 'Группа крови' solo. Guitar and pickup confirmed for Kasparyan in this era; amp inferred from genre/era and lack of tube amp access in Soviet studios. Effects chain based on forum consensus and audible effects in solo.
Tone Character(10)
bright and cuttingmodulated shimmerslight sustainclear note separationdistinct flanger sweepmodest overdrivenot heavily compressedarticulate attackpost-punk/new wave leadairy and spacious
Difficulty
The solo is melodically straightforward but requires careful timing and control to maintain clarity with flanger and delay effects, and expressive phrasing for the iconic lead lines.