Riff Tone

Chico Callejero

Rata Blanca

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (late 1970s/early 1980s, likely sunburst finish)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic 1980s/1990s Argentine rock/metal staple)

PickupsHumbucker (likely Gibson stock or DiMarzio PAF-style, based on era and genre)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, original album version (1990). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amp in riff section; inference based on genre, era, and band interviews for similar tracks.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedaggressive palm-muted chugsarticulate pick attackclassic Marshall crunchfull-bodied midrangesinging sustain on chordsclear note separationslight room ambiencefocused, punchy lowsno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting, with precise timing and clean chord transitions, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Sounds like RATA BLANCA Rig Preset for Headrush pedalboard Chico callejero Tab by Rata Blanca | Songsterr Tabs with Rhythm

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