Riff Tone
Rapto
Gustavo Cerati
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Les Paul Custom Historic '61 Re-Issue TV Yellow Electric Guitar
AmpUnknown (likely high-gain tube amp, possibly Marshall or Bogner, but not confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
multi-effectsTC Electronic TC Electronic G-System
overdriveBlackstone Appliances Blackstone Appliances Mosfet Overdrive
compressionCarl Martin Carl Martin Compressor/Limiter
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact amp for 'Rapto' studio recording. Guitar model is confirmed from Equipboard and period photos. Effects system (TC Electronic G-System) is confirmed for live/tour, but not explicitly for studio. Recording year: 2009 (album 'Fuerza Natural').
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussive attackarticulate midrangeslightly compressed dynamicscrunchy rhythm texturepunchy low endmoderate sustainpresent but not harsh treblewarm humbucker characterclear note separationcontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated picking with precise muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch in the crunchy rhythm tone.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Les Paul Custom Historic '61 Re-Issue TV Yellow Electric Guitar
AmpUnknown (likely high-gain tube amp, possibly Marshall or Bogner, but not confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
multi-effectsTC Electronic TC Electronic G-System
overdriveBlackstone Appliances Blackstone Appliances Mosfet Overdrive
compressionCarl Martin Carl Martin Compressor/Limiter
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact amp for 'Rapto' studio recording. Guitar model is confirmed from Equipboard and period photos. Effects system (TC Electronic G-System) is confirmed for live/tour, but not explicitly for studio. Recording year: 2009 (album 'Fuerza Natural').
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussive attackarticulate midrangeslightly compressed dynamicscrunchy rhythm texturepunchy low endmoderate sustainpresent but not harsh treblewarm humbucker characterclear note separationcontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated picking with precise muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch in the crunchy rhythm tone.
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