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Luna Roja Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (likely late 80s/early 90s, as used by Cerati on Dynamo era)
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender stock Strat pickups, likely ceramic or Alnico V)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 (most probable for Dynamo era studio recording, as per Cerati's known rigs and genre conventions)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (for main riff clarity and attack)
Studio recording, Dynamo album sessions (1992); gear inferred from Cerati's pedalboard and amp choices during this era; no direct studio photo but consistent with period-correct live and studio setups.
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
Fender Stratocaster → Thomas Organ King Vox-Wah → Fulltone Ultimate Octave → Marshall JCM800 (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- shoegaze-inspired wall of sound
- swirling, modulated textures
- crunchy but not high-gain
- bright and articulate
- percussive attack
- ambient, atmospheric wash
- slightly compressed
- dynamic rhythm playing
- distinct wah filter sweeps
- layered, lush rhythm
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio documentation of exact amp or pedal settings for 'Luna Roja' riff; settings estimated based on Cerati's known Dynamo-era rig and genre conventions.
- Pedalboard evidence from Equipboard confirms use of Thomas Organ King Vox Wah and Fulltone Ultimate Octave in this era, but not all pedal settings are documented.
- Amp model inferred from Cerati's typical use of Marshall JCM800 in studio/live during Dynamo period; Fender Stratocaster confirmed as main guitar for this era.
- Exact pickup selector position not documented, but bridge pickup is most likely for riff clarity.
- No numeric amp knob settings found; values estimated based on Marshall JCM800 typical shoegaze/rock usage.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Gustavo Cerati's tone on 'Luna Roja' is classic late-80s/early-90s Argentinian rock: crunchy but not high gain, with forward mids and a balanced EQ. The amp is likely a Vox or Marshall with moderate gain, tight bass, and subtle reverb for space, matching the riff's clarity and punch.