By the Light of the Moon album cover - Los Lobos
Album · 4 tones

By the Light of the Moon Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Los Lobos·1987·Guitar tone settings
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The By the Light of the Moon amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 4 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.

Gain
5
5–5 · n=4
Bass
5
5–5 · n=4
Mid
6
6–6 · n=4
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=4
Presence
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=4
Volume
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=4
Tracklist

Every By the Light of the Moon Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Is This All There Is?
  2. Shakin' Shakin' Shakes
  3. Tears of God
  4. One Time One Night

4 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the By the Light of the Moon Tone

  1. What amp settings do I need for the By the Light of the Moon sound?

    Across the 4 guitar tracks from By the Light of the Moon we've catalogued, the median is gain 5 (range 5–5), with bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.

  2. How many By the Light of the Moon songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 4 tracks from By the Light of the Moon broken down, including "Is This All There Is?" and "Shakin' Shakin' Shakes". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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