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Mentira Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Manu Chao
Manu Chao · 1990s · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gretsch G6120 Chet Atkins Hollowbody
Pickups
Gretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp
Unknown small combo amp (likely solid-state or tube, model not confirmed)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording for 'Mentira' (1998, album 'Clandestino'). No direct evidence of amp model or pedals for this specific track. Guitar confirmed from Equipboard and era photos. Recording context is lo-fi, portable setup.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain0
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- bright and percussive
- warm hollowbody resonance
- slightly boxy midrange
- clear, uncompressed transients
- natural acoustic-like attack
- dynamic and responsive
- minimal sustain
- lo-fi, portable recording quality
- no audible overdrive
- no modulation or time-based effects