How to Dial In "Paseando por Roma" by Soda Stereo - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Paseando por Roma"
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 Sueño Stereo (1995). A shimmering, mid-tempo alternative-rock song with glassy, clean guitar and an airy feel. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp clean and chiming. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Paseando por Roma" Tone
What guitar did Soda Stereo use on "Paseando por Roma"?
The guitar on "Paseando por Roma" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Paseando por Roma" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Paseando por Roma" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Paseando por Roma" 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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