Solo Tone

De Noche Todos los Gatos Son Pardos

Caifanes

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1990s Mexican or American Standard, as used by Saúl Hernández on El Nervio del Volcán sessions)

AmpTech 21 Fly Rig 5 SansAmp (used as main amp/preamp for studio recording, as referenced for the album era)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock or period-correct replacements)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6.5

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 (El Nervio del Volcán album). No direct evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific solo. No evidence of additional amp head or cab; Fly Rig 5 SansAmp likely used direct to board or as preamp.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and slightly compressedclear note separationmoderate overdrivevintage Stratocaster charactertouch-sensitive responseambient delay trailschorus shimmerarticulate lead lineswarm upper mids

Difficulty

The solo demands intermediate lead technique, expressive phrasing, and control of sustain and delay trails, but does not require advanced speed or complex fretwork.

Sources

Caifanes – El Nervio Del Volcan - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard FLY RIG 5 SANS AMP - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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