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Riff Tone
Swallow
Casiopea
Guitarjazz1970s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000 (likely, but possible Yamaha IN-1 prototype or early signature; no direct studio photo for 'Swallow' 1979, but SG-2000 is most documented for this era)
AmpYamaha G100-115 (solid state combo, used by Issei Noro late 1970s/early 1980s, confirmed for this era)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Guitar and amp inferred from era and multiple sources; no direct studio photo for 'Swallow', but Yamaha SG-2000 and G100-115 are most documented for Noro in this period. No evidence of live-specific gear for this track.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatesmooth overdrivechorus shimmertight and percussive rhythmclear note separationslightly compressedwarm midrangenot high-gain, retains claritymodulation swirl presentdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, fast chord changes, and clean articulation at a high tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000 (likely, but possible Yamaha IN-1 prototype or early signature; no direct studio photo for 'Swallow' 1979, but SG-2000 is most documented for this era)
AmpYamaha G100-115 (solid state combo, used by Issei Noro late 1970s/early 1980s, confirmed for this era)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Guitar and amp inferred from era and multiple sources; no direct studio photo for 'Swallow', but Yamaha SG-2000 and G100-115 are most documented for Noro in this period. No evidence of live-specific gear for this track.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatesmooth overdrivechorus shimmertight and percussive rhythmclear note separationslightly compressedwarm midrangenot high-gain, retains claritymodulation swirl presentdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, fast chord changes, and clean articulation at a high tempo, making it challenging for most players.