Guitar tone · rock, blues

Three Souls in My Mind guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 15 Three Souls in My Mind songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish) into Unknown tube combo (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar, 1970s Mexican rock standard).

Guitars Three Souls in My Mind used

Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish)2 songs
Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely Norlin-era, sunburst finish)2 songs
Unknown Mexican solidbody electric (likely Gibson Les Paul copy or similar, 1970s Mexican rock standard)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 60s/early 70s, used by Sergio Mancera at the time)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely early 1970s model)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-73, as used by Alex Lora in this era)1 song
Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1971-72, as used by Alex Lora in this era)1 song

Amps Three Souls in My Mind used

Unknown tube combo (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar, 1970s Mexican rock standard)1 song
Marshall Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959, 100W, late 1960s/early 1970s model)1 song
Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead or JMP, 1970s era)1 song
Marshall Plexi (Super Lead 1959, late 1960s/early 1970s, likely 100W head with 4x12 cabinet)1 song
Marshall Plexi (Super Lead 1959, or similar late 60s/early 70s Marshall head, typical for blues-rock of this era in Mexico)1 song
Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, era-appropriate for Mexican rock/blues of early 1970s)1 song
Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, as used by Mexican rock bands in early 1970s, no evidence of pedals or modern amps on this recording)1 song
Marshall Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959 or JMP 50W, as used by Mexican rock bands of the era)1 song

15 Three Souls in My Mind tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Abuso de Autoridad · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely Norlin-era, as used by Alex Lora in this period)	Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, as was common for Mexican rock bands in the 1970s and matches the tone and era)	6
Blues de la Llanta · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 60s/early 70s, used by Sergio Mancera at the time)	Marshall Plexi (Super Lead 1959, or similar late 60s/early 70s Marshall head, typical for blues-rock of this era in Mexico)	5.5
Chavo de Onda · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely)	Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead, likely studio backline in 1970s Mexico)	5.5
Es Lo Mejor · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish)	Marshall Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959 or JMP 50W, late 1960s/early 1970s model)	5.5
La Chava de Avandaro · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1971-72, as used by Alex Lora in this era)	Marshall Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959 or JMP 50W, as used by Mexican rock bands of the era)	5.5
La Devaluacion · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely Norlin-era, sunburst finish)	Marshall Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959 or JMP, 1970s era)	6
La Devaluación · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely Norlin-era, sunburst finish)	Marshall Plexi (Super Lead 1959, late 1960s/early 1970s, likely 100W head with 4x12 cabinet)	6
Nuestros Impuestos · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model)	Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead or JMP, 1970s era)	6.5
Oye Cantinero · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-73, as used by Alex Lora in this era)	Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, as used by Mexican rock bands in early 1970s, no evidence of pedals or modern amps on this recording)	5.5
Pobres de los Niños · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish, as used by Alex Lora in this era)	Marshall Plexi 1959 Super Lead (likely, based on era, genre, and typical Mexican rock setups of the 1970s)	6
Presta · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish)	Marshall Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959, 100W, late 1960s/early 1970s model)	6
Que Viva el Rock & Roll · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown Mexican solidbody electric (likely Gibson Les Paul copy or similar, 1970s Mexican rock standard)	Unknown tube combo (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar, 1970s Mexican rock standard)	5
Renuncio · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely Norlin era)	Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead, 1970s era, likely 100w, no master volume)	6
Todo Tiene una Razón · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely Norlin-era, as used by Three Souls in My Mind on classic recordings)	Marshall Plexi (Super Lead 1959, or JMP 50/100W, typical for 1970s Mexican rock recordings)	6
Viejas del Distrito Federal · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely early 1970s model)	Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, era-appropriate for Mexican rock/blues of early 1970s)	5.5

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Three Souls in My Mind use?

Across 15 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown tube combo (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar, 1970s Mexican rock standard) (1 song), Marshall Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959, 100W, late 1960s/early 1970s model) (1 song), Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead or JMP, 1970s era) (1 song), Marshall Plexi (Super Lead 1959, late 1960s/early 1970s, likely 100W head with 4x12 cabinet) (1 song).

What guitar did Three Souls in My Mind use?

Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish) (2 songs), Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely Norlin-era, sunburst finish) (2 songs), Unknown Mexican solidbody electric (likely Gibson Les Paul copy or similar, 1970s Mexican rock standard) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model) (1 song).

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