How to Dial In "Say It" by Yorushika - Guitar Tone Settings
What Yorushika Actually Used on "Say It"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Marshall JCM800 2203. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Standard tuning. Yorushika are a duo — the composer n-buna came out of the Vocaloid scene — and the guitar work is unusually busy for J-rock of this kind, with fast arpeggiated figures running continuously under the vocal rather than block chords. That density is the tonal constraint: keep the gain moderate and the note separation high, because at this tempo any extra saturation smears the arpeggios into a drone. Treble and upper mids should be forward, bass restrained. The song is built on a bright, tightly compressed band sound with everything close and dry, typical of the style, and the guitars are double-tracked and panned wide rather than layered with effects.
Common Questions About the "Say It" Tone
What guitar did Yorushika use on "Say It"?
Yorushika tracked "Say It" on a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster (released 2019). Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Say It" need?
On Marshall JCM800 2203: Gain 5.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 6.5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Say It" without a Marshall JCM800 2203?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Say It" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
What pedals are on "Say It"?
The original signal chain for "Say It" runs through Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-9. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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