Riff Tone

Pensamientos

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Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar high-gain model)

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely Burstbucker or 490R/498T)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording, circa 2010s. Guitarist Patricio Sardelli is known for using a Gibson Les Paul Standard into Marshall amps for heavy riff sections. No direct evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song's riff section. No explicit pedalboard photo for 'Pensamientos' session.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchy attackcrisp, articulate power chordsrich midrange presenceslightly scooped but present lowsbright, cutting highsdynamic and responsive to pickingwarm overdrive with modern edgesustained, singing lead linesaggressive, forward in the mixminimal ambient effects

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level control of palm muting, precise rhythm, and dynamic picking to achieve the punchy, articulate sound characteristic of the recording.

Sources

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