GuitarDistortedRiff
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) Guitar Tone Settings
Santana · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Yamaha SG2000
Pickups
Yamaha SG2000 stock humbuckers (Alnico V, dual coil, passive)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark I
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 1976. The Yamaha SG2000 was Santana's main guitar for 'Europa' on the 'Amigos' album. Mesa/Boogie Mark I was his primary amp in this era. No evidence of live rig or PRS for this specific recording. No evidence of additional pedals used in the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7.5
Bass6.5
Gain6.5
Reverb4
Treble6
Presence6
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- warm and smooth
- creamy midrange
- violin-like lead
- slightly compressed
- fat, round notes
- touch-sensitive
- clear articulation
- not harsh or brittle
- classic Santana sustain