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Riff Tone
The Trans-Love Express
Jean-Luc Ponty
Guitarjazz1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1970s Fender Stratocaster
AmpMarshall JMP 50-watt head
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1977 (album: Enigmatic Ocean). Guitarist: Allan Holdsworth. Gear based on era, artist interviews, and genre conventions for this session. No direct photo or interview confirmation for this exact session, but consensus from period-correct sources and audio analysis.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and liquid legatowarm midrange focusslightly compressed attackclear note separationarticulate single notesmodulated shimmerlight overdrive, not high-gaintouch-sensitive responseminimal pick noisesubtle ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced legato technique at a fast tempo, with complex chord shapes and precise dynamic control, making it highly challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1970s Fender Stratocaster
AmpMarshall JMP 50-watt head
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1977 (album: Enigmatic Ocean). Guitarist: Allan Holdsworth. Gear based on era, artist interviews, and genre conventions for this session. No direct photo or interview confirmation for this exact session, but consensus from period-correct sources and audio analysis.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and liquid legatowarm midrange focusslightly compressed attackclear note separationarticulate single notesmodulated shimmerlight overdrive, not high-gaintouch-sensitive responseminimal pick noisesubtle ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced legato technique at a fast tempo, with complex chord shapes and precise dynamic control, making it highly challenging for most players.