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Riff Tone
Ride On Shooting Star
the pillows
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely CIJ/MIJ, 1990s-2000s, as used by Yamanaka Sawao in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (likely, based on era, genre, and live/studio photos; no direct source for studio recording amp)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 (FLCL/FLCL OST era). No direct source confirms exact amp/pedals for this song's studio recording; inference based on genre, era, and live/studio photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and percussiveslightly fuzzy edgetight, focused rhythmarticulate chord definitionmoderate sustainbright upper midsdynamic pick attackcrunchy, not high-gainopen and airyslight amp breakup
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythm, palm muting, and dynamic picking, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely CIJ/MIJ, 1990s-2000s, as used by Yamanaka Sawao in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (likely, based on era, genre, and live/studio photos; no direct source for studio recording amp)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 (FLCL/FLCL OST era). No direct source confirms exact amp/pedals for this song's studio recording; inference based on genre, era, and live/studio photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and percussiveslightly fuzzy edgetight, focused rhythmarticulate chord definitionmoderate sustainbright upper midsdynamic pick attackcrunchy, not high-gainopen and airyslight amp breakup
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythm, palm muting, and dynamic picking, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.