How to Dial In "Cae el Sol" by Soda Stereo - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cae el Sol"
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 Canción Animal (1990), the album that took the band beyond Argentina. No source documents the rig on this track, so a Stratocaster into a Marshall JCM800 stands in. Keep the gain at a crunchy rock level with a clean, open bridge-pickup tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Cae el Sol" Tone
What guitar did Soda Stereo use on "Cae el Sol"?
The guitar on "Cae el Sol" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cae el Sol" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Cae el Sol" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cae el Sol" 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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