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de música ligera

soda estéreo

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is bright, shimmering, and chorus-laden, providing a clean yet captivating texture that cuts through the mix. It's iconic for its use of chorus and delay.

Gear

Fender Stratocasterinstrument
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Roland JC-120amp
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Boss CE-2processing
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Roland Dimension Dprocessing
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The Story

Gustavo Cerati's lead guitar tone on "De Música Ligera" was built around a Fender Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 amp, known for its pristine clean tone. The signature shimmering quality came from chorus effects, likely a Boss CE-2, with additional spatial enhancement from a Roland Dimension D. The combination of the JC-120's built-in chorus capabilities and external modulation effects created the lush, swirling texture that became synonymous with Soda Estéreo's sound.

Production Credits

Producer: Soda Estéreo

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Roland JC-120

Processing: Boss CE-2, Roland Dimension D

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a clean Stratocaster tone.
  • Use a chorus pedal like the Boss CE-2 for a lush, swirling effect.
  • Experiment with a Roland Dimension D plugin or similar effect for added width.
  • Adjust EQ to ensure the guitar sits well in the mix without being too harsh.

Original Gear

  • Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
  • Roland JC-120(amp)
  • Boss CE-2(pedal)
  • Roland Dimension D(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus$140-$160

Alternative to: Boss CE-2 Chorus

Modern reissue of the exact chorus pedal used, with both vintage CE-2 and CE-1 modes for authentic Soda Estéreo modulation

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Boss JC-22 Jazz Chorus$400-$450

Alternative to: Roland JC-120 amp

Compact version of the JC-120 with the same clean tone and built-in stereo chorus that defined Cerati's sound

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UAD Dimension D Plugin$149-$199

Alternative to: Roland Dimension D

Faithful emulation of the original Dimension D used to add the stereo width and subtle modulation heard on the recording

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TC Electronic Corona Chorus$80-$100

Alternative to: Boss CE-2 Chorus

Budget alternative with vintage chorus modes that can approximate the CE-2's warm, analog-style modulation

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Fender Player Stratocaster$800-$900

Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster

Modern Stratocaster with the same bright, articulate single-coil pickup tone essential for this shimmering clean sound

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