🎸 Rock · 1980s

Спокойная ночь by Kino (Riff · Clean) — Guitar Tone

by Kino · riff

The Спокойная ночь by Kino guitar tone is built on a Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120, dialed in at gain 0/10, bass 6, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 5 (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)

0
GAIN
6
BASS
5.5
MID
7
TREBLE
5
PRESENCE
3.5
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 0 sits well below the rock average (4.8) — cleaner and more dynamic than typical rock; mids at 5.5 are right around average (6.2).

Guitar controls

8-9
VOLUME
7-8
TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Yamaha SG200 (1980s Japanese model, as used by Yuri Kasparyan on 'Gruppa Krovi' and 'Zvezda po imeni Solntse' era recordings, highly likely for 'Спокойная ночь' 1989 studio version) · Amp: Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (most likely, based on period-correct Soviet/post-punk studio setups and Kasparyan's known use in late 1980s Kino recordings)

Studio recording, 1989 album version. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; clean amp with possible amp reverb. No evidence of live/touring rig for this specific recording.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

Yamaha SG200 (1980s Japanese model, as used by Yuri Kasparyan on 'Gruppa Krovi' and 'Zvezda po imeni Solntse' era recordings, highly likely for 'Спокойная ночь' 1989 studio version) → Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (most likely, based on period-correct Soviet/post-punk studio setups and Kasparyan's known use in late 1980s Kino recordings)

Effects

chorus, reverb

Amp effects: Chorus · Reverb (spring, level 4.5)

Tone character

bright and glassy, slight chorus shimmer, tight and percussive attack, clear note separation, articulate mids, modest amp reverb, no audible overdrive, bridge pickup bite, open, ringing chords, post-punk/new wave clarity

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, medium dynamics · clean distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Спокойная ночь sound.

Difficulty

2/5 · Riff

The riff is based on open chords and clean picking, requiring accuracy and timing but no advanced techniques or fast passages.

Level: Beginner-friendly — see more easy guitar songs to play

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Спокойная ночь guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Спокойная ночь guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 0, bass 6, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 5, reverb 3.5. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Спокойная ночь tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Yamaha SG200 (1980s Japanese model, as used by Yuri Kasparyan on 'Gruppa Krovi' and 'Zvezda po imeni Solntse' era recordings, highly likely for 'Спокойная ночь' 1989 studio version) · Amp: Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (most likely, based on period-correct Soviet/post-punk studio setups and Kasparyan's known use in late 1980s Kino recordings); chorus, reverb.

Can I get the Спокойная ночь 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 Kino on Спокойная ночь — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup, the amp EQ above (gain 0, bass 6, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 5, reverb 3.5), and chorus, 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