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Solo Tone
Génesis
Soda Stereo
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Gustavo Cerati in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely, based on era, genre, and Cerati's known studio use in 1986-87; no direct source for this song's solo, but this is the most probable studio amp)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986 album 'Signos'. Gear inferred from Cerati's known rig in 1986-87. No direct photo or interview for this exact solo, but rack effects (Roland SRV-2000 reverb) confirmed in studio rack for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainbright and articulateclear note separationambient spaciousnesssmooth attackmoderate gaindynamic responseslight compressionclassic 80s rock solo soundno heavy fuzz
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and control of dynamics for sustain and clarity, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Gustavo Cerati in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely, based on era, genre, and Cerati's known studio use in 1986-87; no direct source for this song's solo, but this is the most probable studio amp)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986 album 'Signos'. Gear inferred from Cerati's known rig in 1986-87. No direct photo or interview for this exact solo, but rack effects (Roland SRV-2000 reverb) confirmed in studio rack for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainbright and articulateclear note separationambient spaciousnesssmooth attackmoderate gaindynamic responseslight compressionclassic 80s rock solo soundno heavy fuzz
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and control of dynamics for sustain and clarity, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.