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Riff Tone
Ella Usó Mi Cabeza Como un Revólver
Soda Stereo
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1980s/1990s Japanese or American Standard, as used by Gustavo Cerati in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, as used by Cerati in the 'Sueño Stereo' era)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995. Gear inferred from Cerati's known studio setup for 'Sueño Stereo' and period photos/interviews. No direct source confirms exact serial/model, but Strat + Marshall JCM800 is widely documented for this era.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassycrunchy and articulatetight midsclear note separationslight breakupdynamic responsemodest reverb ambiencepercussive attackfocused rhythmnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast passages. The main challenge is maintaining the percussive, articulate feel with clean muting and consistent tone.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1980s/1990s Japanese or American Standard, as used by Gustavo Cerati in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, as used by Cerati in the 'Sueño Stereo' era)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1995. Gear inferred from Cerati's known studio setup for 'Sueño Stereo' and period photos/interviews. No direct source confirms exact serial/model, but Strat + Marshall JCM800 is widely documented for this era.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassycrunchy and articulatetight midsclear note separationslight breakupdynamic responsemodest reverb ambiencepercussive attackfocused rhythmnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast passages. The main challenge is maintaining the percussive, articulate feel with clean muting and consistent tone.