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Solo Tone
Maria Maria (feat. The Product G&B) [Radio Mix]
Santana
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Santana Signature (late 90s/early 2000s, mahogany body, rosewood fretboard, Santana humbuckers)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 era. Gear confirmed for studio use on 'Supernatural' sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo. Settings inferred from Santana's studio rig and era.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainmid-focusedrounded highstouch-sensitivevocal-like phrasingfat, sustaining toneslightly scooped midsarticulate and expressivemoderate gain, not high-gain
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with focus on expressive bends, smooth vibrato, and dynamic control to achieve Santana's vocal-like phrasing. While not technically fast or complex, the tone and feel demand a nuanced touch.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Santana Signature (late 90s/early 2000s, mahogany body, rosewood fretboard, Santana humbuckers)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 era. Gear confirmed for studio use on 'Supernatural' sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo. Settings inferred from Santana's studio rig and era.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainmid-focusedrounded highstouch-sensitivevocal-like phrasingfat, sustaining toneslightly scooped midsarticulate and expressivemoderate gain, not high-gain
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with focus on expressive bends, smooth vibrato, and dynamic control to achieve Santana's vocal-like phrasing. While not technically fast or complex, the tone and feel demand a nuanced touch.