🎸 Rock · 2010s+

Projection by Yoshimasa Terui (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by Yoshimasa Terui · riff

The Projection by Yoshimasa Terui guitar tone is built on a Unknown, dialed in at gain 6/10, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 6 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

GAIN

BASS

6.5

MID

6.5

TREBLE

PRESENCE

REVERB

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 6 sits above the rock average (4.8) — a hotter, more saturated take than most rock tones; mids at 6.5 are right around average (6.2).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Unknown (exact model not found; likely a modern solidbody electric, possibly Fender or Ibanez style based on Japanese rock/OST conventions) · Amp: Unknown (no explicit amp model found; likely modern high-headroom amp, possibly Marshall or Roland JC-120 based on genre/era conventions)

No direct sources specify the exact guitar, pickups, or amp for the studio recording of 'Projection' riff. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Recording year is 2020s (Jujutsu Kaisen OST era).

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup (estimated; typical for rhythm crunch in this genre, but not confirmed)

Signal chain

Unknown (exact model not found; likely a modern solidbody electric, possibly Fender or Ibanez style based on Japanese rock/OST conventions) → Overdrive pedal (model unknown) → Unknown (no explicit amp model found; likely modern high-headroom amp, possibly Marshall or Roland JC-120 based on genre/era conventions)

Effects

overdrive, reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (digital, level 4)

Tone character

tight and percussive, moderate gain crunch, articulate attack, slightly compressed, present mids, clear note separation, controlled low end, bright but not harsh, forward in the mix, dynamic response to picking

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, loud dynamics · crunch distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Projection sound.

Difficulty

3/5 · Riff

The riff requires intermediate-level rhythmic accuracy, clean articulation, and dynamic picking, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or extreme speed.

Worth knowing

No sources provide explicit information on guitar, pickups, amp, or pedal models/settings for 'Projection' riff.
All gear and settings are estimated based on genre (modern Japanese rock/OST), era (2020s), and typical production conventions.
No evidence found for specific pedals or amp effects; effects are inferred from audio and genre.
If more concrete information becomes available (e.g., rig rundown, studio notes), update accordingly.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff in 'Projection' has a crunchy, articulate rock tone with forward mids and balanced low end, typical of Terui's style for dramatic, driving sections. The gain is set for classic rock crunch, with mids slightly boosted for presence in the mix, and reverb kept low for tightness and clarity.

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Projection guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Projection guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 6, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 6, reverb 3. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Projection tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Unknown (exact model not found; likely a modern solidbody electric, possibly Fender or Ibanez style based on Japanese rock/OST conventions) · Amp: Unknown (no explicit amp model found; likely modern high-headroom amp, possibly Marshall or Roland JC-120 based on genre/era conventions); overdrive, reverb.

Can I get the Projection tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like Yoshimasa Terui on Projection — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup (estimated; typical for rhythm crunch in this genre, but not confirmed), the amp EQ above (gain 6, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 6, reverb 3), and overdrive, reverb. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Settings are community-researched estimates, not official. GuitarToneAdapt adapts them to your gear. guitartoneadapt.com