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The Marías guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 8 The Marías songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar into Roland JC-40 Jazz Chorus.
Guitars The Marías used
- Fender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar3 songs
- Fender Jaguar 1960s2 songs
- Fender Jazzmaster (exact model not confirmed, but visually and sonically matches studio and live footage from the era)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely standard or Player series based on genre/era and typical band gear)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely Mexican or American Standard, as seen in live videos and consistent with Jesse Perlman's known gear for The Marías)1 song
- Fender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, but Jazzmaster shape and pickups are visible in live and promo photos from the 'Cinema' era)1 song
- Fender Jazzmaster (exact model not confirmed, but consistent with Jesse Perlman's known use in this era)1 song
- 1960s Fender Jaguar1 song
Amps The Marías used
- Roland JC-40 Jazz Chorus3 songs
- Roland JC-40 Jazz Chorus (confirmed by user report and consistent with the band's signature clean, chorus-heavy sound)1 song
- Fender Deluxe Reverb (model not confirmed, inferred from genre/era and typical indie pop tones)1 song
- Unknown (no explicit source for studio amp on 'Ruthless' riff section)1 song
- Fender '65 Twin Reverb (most likely, based on genre, era, and typical clean tones used by The Marías; no explicit amp model confirmed for this song/section)1 song
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III1 song
- Fender '65 Twin Reverb (most commonly associated with The Marías in studio and live, per Equipboard and genre/era inference)1 song
- Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue (likely, based on genre/era and typical clean tones, but not explicitly confirmed for this recording)1 song
13 The Marías tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Ruthless · riff | 3.5 |
| Ruthless · solo | 3.5 |
| Cariño · riff | 3 |
| Cariño · solo | 3.5 |
| I Don't Know You · riff | 0 |
| No One Noticed · riff | 0 |
| No One Noticed (Extended Spanish) · riff | 0 |
| Out for the Night (Live) · solo | 4.5 |
| Paranoia · riff | 3 |
| Paranoia · solo | 2.5 |
| Ruthless · riff | 0 |
| Sienna · solo | 3.5 |
| Sienna · riff | 0 |
The Marías songs on popular amps
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Marías use?
Across 8 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Roland JC-40 Jazz Chorus (3 songs), Roland JC-40 Jazz Chorus (confirmed by user report and consistent with the band's signature clean, chorus-heavy sound) (1 song), Fender Deluxe Reverb (model not confirmed, inferred from genre/era and typical indie pop tones) (1 song), Unknown (no explicit source for studio amp on 'Ruthless' riff section) (1 song).
What guitar did The Marías use?
Most often: Fender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar (3 songs), Fender Jaguar 1960s (2 songs), Fender Jazzmaster (exact model not confirmed, but visually and sonically matches studio and live footage from the era) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely standard or Player series based on genre/era and typical band gear) (1 song).
How do I get The Marías's tone on my amp?
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