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Riff Tone
Cry Baby Cry
Masayoshi Takanaka
Guitarjazz1970s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, original release year 1979. Guitar and amp inferred from Takanaka's known gear for this era and genre, but no explicit source confirms for 'Cry Baby Cry' specifically. No evidence of live rig for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and cleanbright and glassy highslush chorus shimmertight and articulate rhythmsnappy attackdynamic responsepercussive funk feelwarm midrangeslight compressionno audible overdrive
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with clean articulation and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, original release year 1979. Guitar and amp inferred from Takanaka's known gear for this era and genre, but no explicit source confirms for 'Cry Baby Cry' specifically. No evidence of live rig for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and cleanbright and glassy highslush chorus shimmertight and articulate rhythmsnappy attackdynamic responsepercussive funk feelwarm midrangeslight compressionno audible overdrive
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with clean articulation and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.