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Maná guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 8 Maná songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson ES-335 into Marshall JCM900 (typical for Maná's 1990s studio recordings; no direct source for 'Me Vale' but consistent with era and genre).

Guitars Maná used

Gibson ES-3353 songs
Fender Stratocaster (likely 1990s Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in this era)2 songs
Fender Stratocaster (likely Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in this era)2 songs
PRS Custom 24 (likely 1990s model, as used by Sergio Vallín in Maná studio recordings of this era)1 song
Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar1 song
Fender Stratocaster (likely 1980s/early 1990s Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in this era)1 song
Fender Stratocaster (likely 1990s/2000s Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in studio recordings of this era)1 song
Fender Stratocaster (likely 1980s-early 1990s, sunburst, maple neck, as used by Sergio Vallín in early Maná recordings)1 song

Amps Maná used

Marshall JCM900 (typical for Maná's 1990s studio recordings; no direct source for 'Me Vale' but consistent with era and genre)1 song
Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall, model not specified for studio recording)1 song
Marshall JCM800 (most likely, based on era, genre, and band’s known studio rig for early 1990s recordings)1 song
Marshall JCM900 (most likely, as used by Sergio Vallín for Maná's 1990s/2000s studio recordings)1 song
Fender Super Sonic 22 22W Tube Guitar Amp Head1 song
Fender Twin Reverb (blackface reissue, studio recording)1 song
Fender Twin Reverb (likely studio amp for clean tones, as used by Maná in early 2000s sessions)1 song
Marshall JCM800 (most commonly associated with Maná's early 90s studio sound, especially for riff sections)1 song

12 Maná tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Clavado en un Bar · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1990s Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in this era)	Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (likely, based on era and genre, but not confirmed for this recording)	4.5
Clavado en un Bar · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar	Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall, model not specified for studio recording)	6
En el Muelle de San Blás · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-335	Fender Super Sonic 22 22W Tube Guitar Amp Head	4.5
Hechicera · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1990s Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in this era)	Marshall JCM900 (most likely, as used by Sergio Vallín for Maná's 1990s/2000s studio recordings)	5
Me Vale · riff	Riff · distorted	PRS Custom 24 (likely 1990s model, as used by Sergio Vallín in Maná studio recordings of this era)	Marshall JCM900 (typical for Maná's 1990s studio recordings; no direct source for 'Me Vale' but consistent with era and genre)	5
Oye Mi Amor · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1980s/early 1990s Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in this era)	Marshall JCM800 (most likely, based on era, genre, and band’s known studio rig for early 1990s recordings)	6
Oye Mi Amor · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1980s-early 1990s, sunburst, maple neck, as used by Sergio Vallín in early Maná recordings)	Marshall JCM800 (most commonly associated with Maná's early 90s studio sound, especially for riff sections)	5
Oye Mi Amor (2019 Remasterizado) · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson ES-335	Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, typical for Maná's distorted tones in this era; no direct citation for this exact session, but consistent with band/era/genre and gear seen in period photos and videos)	6.5
Oye Mi Amor (2019 Remasterizado) · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-335	Unknown (not specified in sources)	5
Si No Te Hubieras Ido · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (likely Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in this era)	Fender Twin Reverb (blackface reissue, studio recording)	3
Te Llevaré al Cielo... · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (likely 1990s/2000s Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in studio recordings of this era)	Fender Twin Reverb (likely studio amp for clean tones, as used by Maná in early 2000s sessions)	0
Te Llevaré al Cielo... · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in this era)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, early 2000s era, typical for Maná's heavier tones)	6.5

Maná songs on popular amps

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Maná use?

Across 8 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM900 (typical for Maná's 1990s studio recordings; no direct source for 'Me Vale' but consistent with era and genre) (1 song), Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall, model not specified for studio recording) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (most likely, based on era, genre, and band’s known studio rig for early 1990s recordings) (1 song), Marshall JCM900 (most likely, as used by Sergio Vallín for Maná's 1990s/2000s studio recordings) (1 song).

What guitar did Maná use?

Most often: Gibson ES-335 (3 songs), Fender Stratocaster (likely 1990s Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in this era) (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster (likely Mexican or American Standard, as used by Sergio Vallín in this era) (2 songs), PRS Custom 24 (likely 1990s model, as used by Sergio Vallín in Maná studio recordings of this era) (1 song).

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