Guitar tone · rock
El Tri guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 18 El Tri songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, sunburst finish) into Marshall JCM800 (likely studio head/cab setup).
Guitars El Tri used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, sunburst finish)4 songs
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Alex Lora in this era)4 songs
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 70s/early 80s, as used by Alex Lora in this era)2 songs
- Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or Gibson Les Paul, based on El Tri's typical gear in the 1990s, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-early 1980s, sunburst finish)1 song
- Unknown (likely Gibson Les Paul or similar, based on era and genre)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, sunburst finish, as used by Alex Lora in live performances of this era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-1980s, as used by Alex Lora in this era)1 song
Amps El Tri used
- Marshall JCM800 (likely studio head/cab setup)1 song
- Unknown (likely Marshall or Fender tube amp, based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (typical for El Tri's 1980s hard rock sound, no direct source for this song but consistent with era/genre/artist)1 song
- Marshall JMP 2203 (100W head) with 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers, likely G12M or G12H)1 song
- Unknown (likely Marshall tube amp, model unknown)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (most commonly used by El Tri for live rock performances in the 1980s-90s)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (most common for El Tri's lead tones in the 1980s studio recordings)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
21 El Tri tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| A.D.O. · riff | 6 |
| El As No Conocído (En Vívo) · riff | 5.5 |
| El Boogie del Sida · riff | 6.5 |
| El Muchacho Chicho · solo | 6.5 |
| El Muchacho Chicho · riff | 6 |
| F.Z. 10 · riff | 6 |
| F.Z. 10 · solo | 6.5 |
| María Sabina · solo | 6.5 |
| Mente Rockera (En Vívo) · riff | 6.5 |
| Metro Balderas · riff | 5.5 |
| Nocivo para la Salud · riff | 6 |
| Nostalgia · solo | 6 |
| Nunca Digas Que No · solo | 6.5 |
| Perdedor · riff | 5.5 |
| Perro Negro (En Vívo) · solo | 6.5 |
| Perro Negro (En Vívo) · riff | 5.5 |
| San Juanico · solo | 6.5 |
| Triste canción · solo | 6 |
| Un Día en la Vída (En Vívo) · riff | 6 |
| Vicioso · riff | 6.5 |
| Violencia, drogas y sexo · riff | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did El Tri use?
Across 18 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (likely studio head/cab setup) (1 song), Unknown (likely Marshall or Fender tube amp, based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (typical for El Tri's 1980s hard rock sound, no direct source for this song but consistent with era/genre/artist) (1 song), Marshall JMP 2203 (100W head) with 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers, likely G12M or G12H) (1 song).
What guitar did El Tri use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, sunburst finish) (4 songs), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Alex Lora in this era) (4 songs), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 70s/early 80s, as used by Alex Lora in this era) (2 songs), Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or Gibson Les Paul, based on El Tri's typical gear in the 1990s, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song).
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