How to Dial In "Por Qué No Puedo Ser del Jet Set?" by Soda Stereo - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Por Qué No Puedo Ser del Jet Set?"
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 Soda Stereo (1984). Soda Stereo is the debut album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, released in August 27, 1984, through Discos CBS. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Soda Stereo's other songs from Soda Stereo, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Por Qué No Puedo Ser del Jet Set?" Tone
What guitar did Soda Stereo use on "Por Qué No Puedo Ser del Jet Set?"?
The guitar on "Por Qué No Puedo Ser del Jet Set?" (released 1984) 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 "Por Qué No Puedo Ser del Jet Set?" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 6. 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 "Por Qué No Puedo Ser del Jet Set?" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Por Qué No Puedo Ser del Jet Set?" 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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