Song Rigs
Carlos Santana — Gear by Song
How Carlos Santana's rig changed track to track — specific amp settings, key gear, and what you need to replicate each tone.
Black Magic Woman
Abraxas · 1970
Smooth, sustaining lead tone with a Latin rhythmic urgency — Santana's Mesa Boogie creates endless sustain at relatively…
Gibson Les Paul (or SG) (neck humbucker)Mesa/Boogie Mark I (Boogie preamp mod)
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Amigos · 1976
Santana's most melodic, emotional tone — warm, lush and singing. More compression and less attack than Black Magic Woman…
Paul Reed Smith Custom 22 (neck humbucker)Mesa/Boogie Mark I (clean-to-crunch)
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