Riff Tone

Luna Roja

Soda Stereo

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, early 90s, as used by Cerati on Dynamo)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, as used by Cerati during Dynamo era, no evidence of other amp for this song/era)

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

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahThomas Organ Co. Thomas Organ Co. King Vox-Wah (Model 95-932011)

modulationLovetone Lovetone Meatball

modulationFulltone Fulltone Deja Vibe

fuzzFulltone Fulltone Ultimate Octave

Notes

Studio recording, Dynamo album (1992). Gear confirmed for era and album, but not for specific song session. No evidence of alternate guitar or amp for 'Luna Roja' riff. Effects chain inferred from pedalboard photos and audible effects.

Tone Character(10)

lush and swirling modulationcrunchy and saturated rhythmmid-heavy and presentambient and atmospheric layerspronounced wah filter sweepsrich harmonic overtonesdynamic pick attackslightly compressed sustainshoegaze-inspired wall of soundbright and cutting

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate technique due to the combination of effect switching, dynamic picking, and maintaining clarity through heavy modulation and fuzz. The challenge is balancing the swirling textures with rhythmic precision.