PERFECT Kita's guitar tone tutorial

Summary

In this video, the creator shares the steps to achieve the perfect keto tone, breaking down the essential gear and settings. They discuss using a guitar with a single coil pickup, a crunch or overdrive pedal, a Fender-style amp, and a Marshall-style cabinet to replicate Kea's sound. Detailed gear choices are shared, including a Yamaha Pacifica, Moski Golden Horse pedal, and a Helix Native amp plugin. The video provides valuable insights on setup, tone shaping, and key effects to match the iconic sound. Ideal for guitarists looking to capture a clean, balanced keto tone in their recordings.

Takeaways

• 😀 Kea’s guitar tone was achieved using a 1963 Telecaster with single-coil pickups in the bridge position, though other similar guitars will work.
• 😀 A split-able humbucker, like on the Yamaha Pacifica 611, offers versatility for achieving the tone, especially for switching between humbucker and single-coil sounds.
• 😀 The production did not use the Proco Rat 2 or Blues Driver pedals as depicted in the anime, but instead, they used a Clon Centaur boost and a Vearam Jan overdrive.
• 😀 Affordable pedal clones, such as the Moski Golden Horse (boost) and Nu65 (overdrive), are good substitutes for achieving similar sound.
• 😀 The amp used in the production was a Custom Audio Electronics 3 Plus SE, specifically channel 1, which is modeled after a Fender Twin Reverb.
• 😀 To recreate the amp tone, use plugins like Helix Native, with settings to cut bass, slightly boost treble, and keep gain low for clarity.
• 😀 A short, subtle delay and reverb were used to give the tone some width without overpowering the sound.
• 😀 For the cabinet, the production used a Bogner 1x12 Shiva with a Celestion CL80 speaker, which can be emulated with a Marshall 1968 cab and CL80 speaker.
• 😀 The microphones used in the original setup were a Telefon M80 paired with a Sennheiser MD 421, but a Royer Labs Ribbon 121 emulation is a good alternative.
• 😀 For effects, the tone varies depending on the song, but general effects like EQ, compression, delay, and chorus help shape the sound.
• 😀 To recreate Kea’s tone, key elements include a single-coil guitar, overdrive and boost pedals, a Fender-style amp, and a Marshall-style cabinet with proper mic placement.

Q & A

What was the actual guitar used in the production for Kea's tone?

The production used a 1963 Telecaster, not Kea's Les Paul Jr., as often shown in the anime.

Why is the bridge pickup important in achieving Kea's tone?

The single-coil pickup in the bridge position of the guitar is key to achieving Kea's signature tone.

Can I use any guitar to replicate the tone, or are there specific requirements?

You need a guitar with a single-coil pickup, preferably in the bridge position. Guitars like Stratocasters, Telecasters, or those with splitable humbuckers will work.

What pedals were actually used in the production, and what are the substitutes for them?

The production used a Clon Centaur for boost and a Vearam Jan for overdrive. Due to their high cost, substitutes like the Moski Golden Horse and Nu65 clones are used to replicate the sound.

How should I set my amp to get close to Kea's tone?

You should use an amp modeled after the Fender Twin Reverb with the following settings: slightly cut the bass, keep the mids low, boost the treble just enough to maintain brightness, and keep the gain low to avoid distortion.

What kind of cabinet is used in the production setup?

The production used a Marshall 1968 cabinet paired with a Celestion CL80 speaker. For digital emulation, you can use the same setup with an appropriate cabinet emulation.

What microphones were used for recording, and what are their roles?

The production used a Telefunken M80 and a Sennheiser MD 421. The MD 421 provides the main sound, while the M80 adds texture. For emulation, a Royer Labs Ribbon 121 is used in combination with the MD 421 at a 75% to 25% mix.

What effects were used in the production to shape the tone?

The production used two EQs—one for shaping the overall tone and another for fine-tuning—along with a light compressor to smooth everything out.

What are the key components needed to recreate Kea's tone on any setup?

To replicate Kea's tone, you need a guitar with a single-coil pickup, a crunch or overdrive pedal, a Fender Twin-style amp, and a Marshall-style cabinet.

How do I adjust the tone for different songs in the series, like 'Satan Complex'?

For a balanced tone like 'Satan Complex', you should use light compression, two EQs for shaping and fine-tuning, and subtle effects like delay and reverb. For other songs, you may need to adjust gain and effects depending on the specific track.