Marcelo Corvalán's Gear
Marcelo Corvalán mentions that he uses the D'Addario EXL170-5 XL Nickel Round Wound 5-String Long Bass Strings for Drop A tuning on his 4-string basses. He notes that he omits the first .045 gauge string, utilizing only the bottom four strings, effectively creating a 65-130 gauge set. This information is provided in a setup demonstration on the YouTube channel Doble Bobina.
Marcelo Corvalán has been using DiMarzio ClipLock straps since the 1990s. In the 2000s, during his time with Carajo, he specifically used the DiMarzio ClipLock 3" Wide Nylon Quick Release Black Guitar Strap. This is evidenced in the video "Llanto espiritual - Carajo (Obras).avi," available on YouTube, provided by 36307693, showcasing a performance from the "Llanto espiritual - Carajo - DVD en Obras 2005."
Marcelo Corvalán, known for his work with A.N.I.M.A.L and later with Carajo, used the DiMarzio ClipLock Strap in the 1990s following the release of "El Nuevo Camino Del Hombre." This usage is confirmed by a live performance video from 1996, shared by Fox White on YouTube, where Corvalán can be seen using the strap.
Marcelo Corvalán uses Schaller S-Locks Strap Locks, as seen on a rig rundown featuring most of his basses. This was documented in the YouTube video "Arde la sangre nos muestra su set up (Parte 2): 'Corvex' Corvalán y 'Nacho' Benavides" by Doble Bobina, starting at 19:22.
Marcelo Corvalán is confirmed to use the Spector NS-2 Bass, as detailed in a YouTube video by Doble Bobina. In the video, titled "Arde la sangre nos muestra su set up (Parte 2): 'Corvex' Corvalán y 'Nacho' Benavides," Corvalán discusses his equipment, showcasing the Spector NS-2 Bass as part of his main touring and recording setup with both Carajo and Arde La Sangre.
In a recent interview on El Capitán estudio's YouTube channel, Marcelo Corvalán stated that he used the Ampeg SVT-400T bass amplifier head for both the recording and touring of "Fin de un mundo enfermo" with the band A.N.I.M.A.L.
Marcelo Corvalán used the Ampeg SVT-CL Classic for both the recording and touring of the album "El nuevo camino del hombre" with A.N.I.M.A.L., as confirmed in an interview conducted by El Capitán estudio on YouTube.
Marcelo Corvalán confirmed in an interview with El Capitán estudio that he used the Ampeg SVT-2 Pro Head during the touring of "El Nuevo Camino del Hombre" with A.N.I.M.A.L.
Marcelo Corvalán confirmed in an interview that he used the Tech 21 Sansamp PSA1.1 live during the 1990s. This information is discussed in a video by El Capitán estudio titled "Gear de Bajo para Estudio y Vivo 🎸 Corvex explica su evolución," where Corvalán details the evolution of his bass sound throughout his career.
Marcelo Corvalán has been a long-time user of the EMG PJ Set Active Ceramic PJ Bass Pickup Set Black, utilizing it on his 4-string Spector basses since the late 1990s because they were the stock pickups. This usage is visually documented in a photograph available on Equipboard.
Marcelo Corvalán can be seen with Dunlop Tortex Triangle Guitar Picks 0.88mm attached to his mic stand in a 2019 concert photo.
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