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Riff Tone
Tokyo Dream (Remastered)
Allan Holdsworth
Guitarjazz1980s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez AH-10 Allan Holdsworth Signature
AmpHartley-Thompson Custom Amplifier
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1982 (I.O.U. Remastered era). The Ibanez AH-10 was Holdsworth's main guitar for this period. Hartley-Thompson amps were his primary studio amp for the I.O.U. album. No evidence of live rig or later gear (e.g., Magicstomp, Zentera) being used on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
liquid and smoothglassy attackrich chord voicingsslightly compressedwide stereo imagelush ambiencefast note decaywarm, rounded highsminimal breakupharmonically complex
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced legato technique, large chord stretches, and subtle dynamic control, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez AH-10 Allan Holdsworth Signature
AmpHartley-Thompson Custom Amplifier
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1982 (I.O.U. Remastered era). The Ibanez AH-10 was Holdsworth's main guitar for this period. Hartley-Thompson amps were his primary studio amp for the I.O.U. album. No evidence of live rig or later gear (e.g., Magicstomp, Zentera) being used on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
liquid and smoothglassy attackrich chord voicingsslightly compressedwide stereo imagelush ambiencefast note decaywarm, rounded highsminimal breakupharmonically complex
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced legato technique, large chord stretches, and subtle dynamic control, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.