Ichizu by King Gnu (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

The Ichizu by King Gnu guitar tone is built on a Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue Blonde, dialed in at gain 5.5/10, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 5.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

Amp settings (0–10)

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 540 rock tones in our researched catalog: Gain 5.5 sits right around the rock average (4.8); mids at 5.5 are right around average (6.2).

Guitar controls

Original gear

Guitar: Fender Daiki Tsuneta Signature Swinger · Amp: Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue Blonde

Studio recording, 2021. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard and music video for 'Ichizu'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Pedalboard photo confirms reverb pedal use. No evidence of additional effects for the riff section.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

Fender Daiki Tsuneta Signature Swinger → TC Electronic Hall Of Fame Reverb → Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue Blonde

Effects

reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (spring, level 4)

Tone character

bright and articulate, tight and percussive, dynamic picking response, slight edge-of-breakup, clear note separation, modern indie rock clarity, Fender amp sparkle, crisp attack, controlled sustain, minimal compression

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, fast tempo, aggressive dynamics · edge distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Ichizu sound.

Difficulty

4/5 · Riff

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight rhythmic control, with precise muting and dynamic articulation to achieve the crisp, percussive sound characteristic of the recording.

Worth knowing

• No specific amp knob settings found in sources; estimated based on typical Fender Princeton Reverb settings for modern rock with single-coil guitars.
• Pedalboard photo confirms use of TC Electronic Hall Of Fame Reverb, but no evidence of other pedals or effects for the riff section.
• Pickup position inferred from typical bright, cutting riff tone and video performance posture.
• Exact pickup model not specified for Signature Swinger; assumed single-coil based on model and sound.
• No evidence of additional modulation or time-based effects in the riff section; only reverb is confirmed.
• Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. King Gnu's 'Ichizu' riff has a modern, articulate crunch with tight low end, forward mids, and clear but not harsh treble, consistent with Japanese alt-rock production. The gain is set for a saturated but defined crunch, with moderate reverb for space but not wash, matching their typical amp and production choices.

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Sources

• Daiki Tsuneta | Equipboard
• Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue Blonde
• Japanese songs with coolest guitar riffs/solos? - Reddit

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