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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

Mids
6.5
Bass
5.5
Gain
4.5
Reverb
3.5
Treble
7
Presence
6

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

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct amp settings found; values estimated based on typical Roland JC-120 usage for 80s new wave/rock and Cerati's known tone.
  • ⚠️No explicit pickup selector info; inferred from typical Stratocaster usage for this sound and period live footage.
  • ⚠️Pedal settings not specified in sources; effect presence confirmed by Equipboard and audible in recording.
  • ⚠️No evidence of distortion/overdrive pedals in riff section; edge-of-breakup tone likely from amp and picking dynamics.
  • ⚠️If alternate amp/guitar info emerges, settings may need revision.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Gustavo Cerati's tone on 'Prófugos' is classic 80s Argentinian rock: crunchy but not high gain, with forward mids and a chimey top end. Likely using a Roland JC-120 or Marshall with chorus, the amp settings favor midrange and clarity, with moderate bass and subtle reverb for space typical of the era's production.

Sources