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Encontro (feat. Roberto Diamanso) Guitar Tone Settings
Oficina G3 · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez RG Series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Juninho Afram in the 1990s)
Pickups
DiMarzio or Ibanez stock HSH (humbucker-single-humbucker) configuration
Amp
Marshall JCM900 (typical for Juninho Afram and 1990s Oficina G3 studio recordings)
Pickup Position
Bridge humbucker
Studio recording, 1996. Gear inferred from album session era and guitarist's known setup for 'Indiferença' album. No direct source for exact model for this song, but consistent with period-correct interviews and gear lists.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
Guitar → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Marshall JCM900 (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and articulate
- moderate crunch
- clear note separation
- slightly compressed
- mid-forward presence
- dynamic and responsive
- percussive attack
- studio-polished
- not overly saturated
- rhythm-focused clarity
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact pedal or amp settings for 'Encontro' riff; settings estimated based on typical Juninho Afram/Oficina G3 1996 studio setup and genre/era norms.
- No explicit mention of pedal models or amp effects for this song/section; effects inferred from audio and typical 1990s Brazilian rock/metal production.
- Guitar and amp models inferred from Equipboard and period interviews; no photo/video evidence for this specific recording session.
- If more specific studio notes or interviews surface, update with direct evidence.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Juninho Afram's riff tone on 'Encontro' is classic Oficina G3: punchy, articulate, and mid-forward, with moderate gain for clarity and note separation. The production era (early 2000s) and genre (progressive/modern rock) suggest a crunchy, dynamic tone with balanced EQ, subtle reverb, and presence for cut without harshness.