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Solo Tone
You Can Never Come To This Place
Masayoshi Takanaka
Guitarjazz1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s Japanese or US model, as used by Takanaka in this era)
AmpMarshall tube amp (likely JMP or similar clean Marshall head, as referenced in sources)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1981 (from 'The Rainbow Goblins' album). Guitar is a Stratocaster, solo section uses middle pickup. Amp is described as a clean Marshall. No explicit evidence of Mesa or Roland JC-120 for this specific studio recording; chorus effect is likely from a pedal, not amp.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateglassy highssmooth legato phrasingsinging sustaincrystal-clear note separationtouch-sensitive responseslightly compressedchorus shimmerclean with subtle breakup when pusheddynamic and expressive
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced legato technique, expressive phrasing, and precise control of dynamics and articulation, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s Japanese or US model, as used by Takanaka in this era)
AmpMarshall tube amp (likely JMP or similar clean Marshall head, as referenced in sources)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1981 (from 'The Rainbow Goblins' album). Guitar is a Stratocaster, solo section uses middle pickup. Amp is described as a clean Marshall. No explicit evidence of Mesa or Roland JC-120 for this specific studio recording; chorus effect is likely from a pedal, not amp.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateglassy highssmooth legato phrasingsinging sustaincrystal-clear note separationtouch-sensitive responseslightly compressedchorus shimmerclean with subtle breakup when pusheddynamic and expressive
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced legato technique, expressive phrasing, and precise control of dynamics and articulation, making it challenging for most players.