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Carlos Santana — "Oye Como Va" Tone

Mesa/Boogie prototype — the sustain-heavy, almost vocal clean-breakup lead tone. Gear guide to recreate the Carlos Santana "Oye Como Va" guitar tone at every budget.

About This Tone

From: Abraxas

Mesa/Boogie prototype — the sustain-heavy, almost vocal clean-breakup lead tone.

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Carlos Santana’s oye como va territory:

  • Joyo Vintage OverdriveOverdrive
  • Fender Blues Junior IVAmp
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