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Solo Tone
Swallow
Casiopea
Guitarjazz1970s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000
AmpYamaha G-100 or G-115 (solid state combo, likely G-100 for studio)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Yamaha SG-2000 was Issei Noro's main guitar for Casiopea's debut album. Yamaha G-100/G-115 solid state amps are confirmed for early 80s Casiopea studio/live use. No evidence of other guitars or amps for this solo section.
Tone Character(10)
smooth overdrive with clear articulationbright and glassy top endsinging sustain on lead lineschorus shimmer adds widthtight low end, not boomyslightly compressed attackwarm midrangeliquid legato phrasingtouch-sensitive responseclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced technical skill, fast picking, legato, and complex phrasing typical of jazz-fusion, as well as nuanced control of effects and dynamics.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG-2000
AmpYamaha G-100 or G-115 (solid state combo, likely G-100 for studio)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Yamaha SG-2000 was Issei Noro's main guitar for Casiopea's debut album. Yamaha G-100/G-115 solid state amps are confirmed for early 80s Casiopea studio/live use. No evidence of other guitars or amps for this solo section.
Tone Character(10)
smooth overdrive with clear articulationbright and glassy top endsinging sustain on lead lineschorus shimmer adds widthtight low end, not boomyslightly compressed attackwarm midrangeliquid legato phrasingtouch-sensitive responseclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced technical skill, fast picking, legato, and complex phrasing typical of jazz-fusion, as well as nuanced control of effects and dynamics.