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Mayonaka No Door ~Stay with Me
Miki Matsubara
Basscity pop / pop1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (likely vintage 1970s Japan session model, possible Squier JV or Tokai copy)
AmpRoland JC-120 (studio), possible DI blend (typical for late 70s/early 80s J-pop/city pop sessions)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979, Pocket Park album sessions. No direct evidence of live rig for original recording. Session bassist: Katsuji 'Jin' Goto (per Source 11).
Tone Character(10)
deep and thumpysmooth and roundslightly scooped midsclear note definitionwarm vintage charactersubtle compressionno audible drivestudio-polishedpercussive attackfull-bodied
Difficulty
The bass line features syncopation, ghost notes, and subtle fills that require precise fingerstyle technique and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass (likely vintage 1970s Japan session model, possible Squier JV or Tokai copy)
AmpRoland JC-120 (studio), possible DI blend (typical for late 70s/early 80s J-pop/city pop sessions)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979, Pocket Park album sessions. No direct evidence of live rig for original recording. Session bassist: Katsuji 'Jin' Goto (per Source 11).
Tone Character(10)
deep and thumpysmooth and roundslightly scooped midsclear note definitionwarm vintage charactersubtle compressionno audible drivestudio-polishedpercussive attackfull-bodied
Difficulty
The bass line features syncopation, ghost notes, and subtle fills that require precise fingerstyle technique and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.