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Akira Yamaoka
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely Japanese or Mexican production, as used by Akira Yamaoka in early 2000s studio work)
AmpLine 6 POD (original 'bean' model, using Black Panel amp model, direct to interface; no evidence of a traditional amp used for the studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003. Gear inferred from multiple sources referencing Akira Yamaoka's use of a Stratocaster and Line 6 POD for Silent Hill 3 soundtrack. No evidence of live rig or traditional amp/cabinet for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
slightly gritty edge-of-breakupbright and cuttingarticulate single-coil attackmodest sustainclear note separationmild chorus shimmertight low endemphasized upper midsslight digital sheen (from POD)not overly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing and clean articulation to maintain clarity with the modulation effect, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely Japanese or Mexican production, as used by Akira Yamaoka in early 2000s studio work)
AmpLine 6 POD (original 'bean' model, using Black Panel amp model, direct to interface; no evidence of a traditional amp used for the studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2003. Gear inferred from multiple sources referencing Akira Yamaoka's use of a Stratocaster and Line 6 POD for Silent Hill 3 soundtrack. No evidence of live rig or traditional amp/cabinet for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
slightly gritty edge-of-breakupbright and cuttingarticulate single-coil attackmodest sustainclear note separationmild chorus shimmertight low endemphasized upper midsslight digital sheen (from POD)not overly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing and clean articulation to maintain clarity with the modulation effect, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.