Riff Tone
Mentira
Manu Chao
Guitarother1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGretsch G6120 Chet Atkins Hollowbody
AmpUnknown small combo amp (likely solid-state or tube, model not confirmed)
PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording for 'Mentira' (1998, album 'Clandestino'). No direct evidence of amp model or pedals for this specific track. Guitar confirmed from Equipboard and era photos. Recording context is lo-fi, portable setup.
Tone Character(10)
bright and percussivewarm hollowbody resonanceslightly boxy midrangeclear, uncompressed transientsnatural acoustic-like attackdynamic and responsiveminimal sustainlo-fi, portable recording qualityno audible overdriveno modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires steady, syncopated strumming and dynamic control for a percussive, acoustic-like attack, but uses simple chord shapes and moderate tempo.
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Create Free AccountGuitarother1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGretsch G6120 Chet Atkins Hollowbody
AmpUnknown small combo amp (likely solid-state or tube, model not confirmed)
PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording for 'Mentira' (1998, album 'Clandestino'). No direct evidence of amp model or pedals for this specific track. Guitar confirmed from Equipboard and era photos. Recording context is lo-fi, portable setup.
Tone Character(10)
bright and percussivewarm hollowbody resonanceslightly boxy midrangeclear, uncompressed transientsnatural acoustic-like attackdynamic and responsiveminimal sustainlo-fi, portable recording qualityno audible overdriveno modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires steady, syncopated strumming and dynamic control for a percussive, acoustic-like attack, but uses simple chord shapes and moderate tempo.