How to Dial In "El Cuerpo del Delito" by Soda Stereo - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "El Cuerpo del Delito"
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 Nada Personal (1985). Nada Personal (Spanish for Nothing Personal) is the second album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, released in 1985. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Soda Stereo's other songs from Nada personal, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the middle and bridge pickups together. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "El Cuerpo del Delito" Tone
What guitar did Soda Stereo use on "El Cuerpo del Delito"?
The guitar on "El Cuerpo del Delito" (released 1985) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle + bridge (position 4) on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "El Cuerpo del Delito" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 5.5. 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 "El Cuerpo del Delito" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "El Cuerpo del Delito" 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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