Tone Profile

The lead guitar sound is characterized by its bright, clean tone with a chorus effect, creating a shimmering, ethereal quality. It's a classic example of Takanaka's signature sound, perfect for his fusion style.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier to capture the direct sound.
• A chorus effect was added to enhance the spaciousness and width of the guitar tone.
• The clean amp settings ensure clarity and definition, allowing the guitar's natural tone to shine through.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Yamaha SG guitar and set your amp to a clean tone.
• Use a Boss CE-1 chorus pedal (or similar) to add the characteristic shimmer.
• Adjust the chorus settings to taste, finding the right balance between depth and rate.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture the ideal tone from the amp.

Original Gear

• Yamaha SG(guitar)
• Fender Deluxe Reverb(amp)
• Boss CE-1(pedal)
• Shure SM57(mic)