How to Dial In "Deja Vu" by Gustavo Cerati - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Deja Vu"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Fuerza Natural (2009). Fuerza natural (Spanish for Force of Nature, or more literally, Natural Force) is the fifth and final album by Gustavo Cerati, released on 1 September 2009. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Gustavo Cerati's other songs from Fuerza Natural, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Deja Vu" Tone
What guitar did Gustavo Cerati use on "Deja Vu"?
The guitar on "Deja Vu" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Deja Vu" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7.5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Deja Vu" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Deja Vu" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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