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Mundo de Quimeras Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Soloist San Dimas (likely SL1, blue, as used by Cerati in late 80s/early 90s)
Pickups
HSS configuration (bridge humbucker, single coils in middle and neck)
Amp
Tech 21 SansAmp Classic (studio direct, as used by Cerati for recording in late 80s/early 90s)
Pickup Position
Bridge humbucker
Studio recording, 1990 (Canción Animal sessions). Cerati was known to use the Jackson Soloist SL1 and Tech 21 SansAmp Classic for direct recording during this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific track.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
Jackson Soloist SL1 → Chorus pedal → Tech 21 SansAmp Classic (direct to board, with room reverb added in mix)
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- tight and slightly compressed
- clear note separation
- moderate sustain
- present upper mids
- modulation shimmer (chorus effect)
- studio direct clarity
- dynamic response to picking
- slight room ambience
- mild overdrive, not high-gain
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp or pedal settings for 'Mundo de Quimeras'; settings estimated based on typical SansAmp Classic usage and genre/era.
- Jackson Soloist SL1 confirmed as Cerati's main guitar for this era, but pickup selector position inferred from tone and genre.
- No explicit pedalboard or effects chain for this specific recording; chorus and reverb are clearly audible in the riff section.
- SansAmp Classic was used direct to board for many Canción Animal tracks; no evidence of a traditional amp mic'd in studio.
- Pedal/effect models for chorus and reverb are not confirmed; chorus is likely rack or studio effect, but included as pedal for clarity.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Gustavo Cerati in this era favored a crunchy, mid-forward British rock tone with moderate gain, typical of late 80s/early 90s alternative rock. The riff is punchy and articulate, with balanced lows and a clear but not harsh top end, likely using a Marshall-style amp and subtle studio reverb.