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Prófugos Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (mid-80s, likely Japanese or American Standard)
Pickups
Fender single-coil pickups (stock or period-correct replacements)
Amp
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Pickup Position
Position 4 (neck + middle)
Studio recording, 1986 (from 'Signos' album). Gear confirmed for this era and song by Equipboard and period photos/interviews. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain4.5
Reverb3.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss CE-2 Chorus (or similar chorus pedal) · chorus
- Boss FV-100 Volume Pedal · other
Fender Stratocaster → Boss FV-100 Volume Pedal → Boss CE-2 Chorus → Roland JC-120 (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- bright and shimmering
- lush chorus modulation
- articulate single-coil clarity
- tight and percussive attack
- slightly compressed
- clean with edge-of-breakup
- stereo width from chorus
- crisp rhythmic definition
- airy and spacious
- distinct 80s new wave/post-punk vibe