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Persiana Americana Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s, as used by Gustavo Cerati in the 'Signos' era)
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1986)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1986, 'Signos' album. No direct evidence of pedals for the riff section; Cerati was known to use a Telecaster and Marshall JCM800 in this era. No evidence of live/tour gear or later-era rigs for this recording.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- tight and percussive
- crisp attack
- slightly compressed
- punchy chords
- clear single-coil definition
- modest amp breakup
- present upper mids
- minimal sustain
- fast note decay
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp or pedal settings for 'Persiana Americana' riff section; amp and guitar inferred from era and genre.
- No evidence of pedals or modulation/time-based effects in the riff section; settings estimated based on typical Marshall JCM800 and Telecaster use in 1980s Latin rock.
- No studio documentation or interviews found specifying effects chain for this song's riff.
- Pedal and effect settings are omitted due to lack of evidence; only amp and guitar settings estimated.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Gustavo Cerati's 'Persiana Americana' riff features a crunchy, mid-forward 80s rock tone typical of a Strat or similar into a British-style amp (likely a Marshall or similar), with moderate gain, balanced bass, pronounced mids, and clear but not harsh treble. Subtle reverb matches the era's production, and presence is set for clarity without harshness.