Riff Tone

Mundo de Quimeras

Soda Stereo

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Soloist San Dimas (likely SL1, blue, as used by Cerati in late 80s/early 90s)

AmpTech 21 SansAmp Classic (studio direct, as used by Cerati for recording in late 80s/early 90s)

PickupsHSS configuration (bridge humbucker, single coils in middle and neck)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1990 (Canción Animal sessions). Cerati was known to use the Jackson Soloist SL1 and Tech 21 SansAmp Classic for direct recording during this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific track.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and slightly compressedclear note separationmoderate sustainpresent upper midsmodulation shimmer (chorus effect)studio direct claritydynamic response to pickingslight room ambiencemild overdrive, not high-gain

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy, clean muting, and even picking to maintain clarity with the chorus effect, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Gustavo Cerati's Guitar Gear Soda Stereo Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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