🎸 Rock · 1980s

Спокойная ночь by Kino (Riff · Distorted) — 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 4/10, bass 6, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (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)

GAIN

BASS

MID

6.5

TREBLE

5.5

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 4 sits right around the rock average (4.8); mids at 6 are right around average (6.2).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Yamaha SG200 (assumed based on era and known Kino studio photos, but not confirmed for this exact track) · Amp: Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (most commonly associated with Kino's studio sound in the late 1980s, but not confirmed for this specific track)

Studio recording, 1988, 'Gruppa Krovi' album sessions. No direct source confirms the exact guitar/amp for this riff, but Yamaha SG200 and Roland JC-120 are most plausible based on era and band history.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

Yamaha SG200 (assumed based on era and known Kino studio photos, but not confirmed for this exact track) → Chorus pedal (model unknown) → Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (most commonly associated with Kino's studio sound in the late 1980s, but not confirmed for this specific track)

Effects

chorus, reverb

Amp effects: Chorus · Reverb (spring, level 4)

Tone character

bright and glassy, slightly gritty edge-of-breakup, clear chord definition, mild chorus shimmer, tight and percussive, modest sustain, lightly compressed, not heavily saturated, distinct 80s post-punk flavor, articulate attack

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

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

Difficulty

2.5/5 · Riff

The riff requires precise, syncopated strumming and clean articulation to maintain clarity with the chorus effect, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.

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

Worth knowing

No official rig rundown or studio documentation found for this specific song/section.
Guitar and amp models are inferred from known Kino gear and era, not confirmed for this exact recording.
Amp and pedal settings are estimated based on typical 1980s post-punk/rock tones and Roland JC-120 usage.
Chorus effect is audible in the riff but not confirmed as pedal or amp-based; model unknown.
No direct evidence of pedalboard or effects chain for this recording; chorus is included due to clear audibility.
Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical JC-120 usage for clean/edge-of-breakup tones.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Kino's 'Спокойная ночь' riff features a classic 80s Soviet rock tone: moderate gain for crunchy rhythm, balanced EQ with slightly boosted bass and mids for warmth, and moderate treble for clarity. Presence and reverb are kept moderate, reflecting the dry, direct production style and typical Soviet amp voicing of the era.

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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 4, bass 6, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5, reverb 3. 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 (assumed based on era and known Kino studio photos, but not confirmed for this exact track) · Amp: Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (most commonly associated with Kino's studio sound in the late 1980s, but not confirmed for this specific track); 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 4, bass 6, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5, reverb 3), 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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