Riff Tone

Me Vale

Maná

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 1990s model, as used by Sergio Vallín in Maná studio recordings of this era)

AmpMarshall JCM900 (typical for Maná's 1990s studio recordings; no direct source for 'Me Vale' but consistent with era and genre)

PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1997 (from 'Sueños Líquidos' album). Gear inferred from era, genre, and known Maná studio setups. No direct source for exact amp/guitar for 'Me Vale' riff, but PRS + Marshall is widely documented for Sergio Vallín in this period.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and dynamicwarm midrangetight low endclear and articulateslightly compressedopen and punchymoderate sustainpresent but not harsh trebledistinct pick attackstudio-polished

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythm playing, clean chord changes, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

Paul Reed Smith playing Live at Maná : r/PaulReedSmith - Reddit Have you heard of the band Mana? : r/asklatinamerica - Reddit

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