Tomoyasu Hotei gives a thorough explanation of the multi-effects pedal "HOTEI Signature G-STAGE M...
Tomoyasu Hotei's guitar playing, recognizable at first listen, has captivated countless fans both in Japan and overseas. Hits like "POISON" and "Thrill," as well as numerous classics like "BATTLE WITHOUT HONOR OR HUMANITY," the main theme of the film "Kill Bill," and songs by the legendary rock band BOØWY, continue to be loved and played by fans of all generations.
Hotei, wanting to preserve something that is relevant in this day and age, started the "G-STAGE" effects project with FREE THE TONE.
"We may be getting older, but there are some things that never change. The nostalgic sounds that were played in those days. We want to preserve our sound."
After testing numerous prototypes and a development period spanning approximately five years, the "G-STAGE" is finally complete.
In this video, Hotei and FREE THE TONE representative, Hayashi, examine the sound and specifications in detail. We hope you'll get a sense of their passion for the "G-STAGE."
The G-STAGE, a limited production model of 300 units worldwide, is equipped with an external foot switch for real-time operation of the DELAY/FLASH functions. It also comes with a certificate signed by Tomoyasu Hotei with a serial number and a pick with a limited G-STAGE design.
Get your hands on the "Hotei sound" that has captivated fans for over 40 years!
Check out the special page for more details.
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OPENING
0:00 Message from Tomoyasu Hotei
2:46 "G-STAGE" Concept
4:06 Developer Talk Thoroughly Pursuing the Sound of the Hotei Model
Part 1. COMPRESSOR
5:20 Developer Talk Creating a Sharp Sound
6:52 Demo Performance COMP
Part 2. RHYTHM OD
8:51 Developer Talk Distortion That Lets You Feel the Vibration of the Strings
10:00 Demo Performance RHYTHM OD
Part 3. SOLO OD
14:21 Developer Talk Distortion with Rich Sustain, Including Noise
15:39 Demo Performance SOLO OD
Part 4. NOISE GATE
16:51 Developer Talk The Aesthetics of Hotei's Sound: "Stopping Sound"
18:00 Demo Performance NOISE GATE
Part 5. SOLO DELAY
20:03 Developer Talk A Delay Sound with an Emphasis on Familiarity
20:53 Demo Performance SOLO DELAY
Part 6. FLASH DELAY
26:08 Developer Talk An Aggressive, Surprise-like Delay
27:11 Demo Performance FLASH DELAY
Part 7. DETAILS 01 (FOOTSWITCH)
29:54 Developer Talk Seeking Expandability for Live Performances
31:42 Specifications of the Footswitch and Other Components
Part 7. DETAILS 02 (DESIGN)＞
34:18 About the design
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