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Luna Roja (En Vivo) Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo · 1990s · rock
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (likely 1980s-90s, as used by Cerati live in this era)
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender stock or similar, as per Stratocaster configuration)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 (most likely, as used by Cerati live with Soda Stereo in the late 90s)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (typical for main riff, bright and cutting)
Live performance, 'En Vivo' version from 'El Último Concierto' tour (1997). Guitar and amp inferred from period-correct live photos and rig rundowns; pedalboard confirmed for this era.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Thomas Organ Co. King Vox-Wah (Model 95-932011) · wah
- Fulltone Ultimate Octave · fuzz
- Lovetone Meatball · modulation
Fender Stratocaster → King Vox-Wah → Fulltone Ultimate Octave → Lovetone Meatball → Marshall JCM800 (spring reverb on amp)
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Tone Character
- jangly and modulated rhythm
- pronounced wah filter sweeps
- fuzzy, saturated edge
- shoegaze-inspired wall of sound
- dynamic, expressive picking
- modulation swirl
- clear single-coil articulation
- ambient, washy undertones
- midrange-forward punch
- slightly compressed attack
Notes & Caveats
- No direct amp knob settings found for this specific song/section; settings estimated based on typical Marshall JCM800 usage in 1990s alternative/shoegaze rock.
- Guitar model inferred from live photos and era-correct rig; exact pickup model not specified in sources.
- Pedalboard for 'El Último Concierto' tour is well-documented, but exact pedal order/settings for 'Luna Roja (En Vivo)' riff are not specified.
- Presence of modulation and wah is confirmed by both sources and clear audio evidence; fuzz/distortion inferred from audible tone and pedalboard listings.
- No evidence of amp-based delay, chorus, or flanger; all effects appear to be pedal-based.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Gustavo Cerati's live tone on 'Luna Roja (En Vivo)' features a crunchy, mid-forward rock sound typical of his 90s rig (Marshall JCM800/900, Strat or Les Paul), with moderate gain, pronounced mids, balanced bass/treble, and subtle reverb for ambience, matching the genre and era's production style.