Chactuchac album cover - Los Piojos
Album · 2 tones

Chactuchac Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Los Piojos·1992·Guitar tone settings
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The Chactuchac amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 2 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
3.5
3.5–3.5 · n=2
Bass
5
5–5 · n=2
Mid
6
6–6 · n=2
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=2
Presence
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=2
Volume
6
6–6 · n=2
The rig behind the record

What Los Piojos Used on Chactuchac

Tracklist

Every Chactuchac Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Tan SoloFender Bassman 100 (Silverface, Vintage)
  2. Llevatelo

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

FAQ

Common Questions About the Chactuchac Tone

  1. What amp was Chactuchac recorded with?

    Every one of the Chactuchac tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Fender Bassman 100 (Silverface, Vintage). ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.

  2. What guitar was used on Chactuchac?

    The Fender American Standard Stratocaster appears on the most Chactuchac tracks in our catalog. You don't need one - the settings are calibrated to the recorded tone, so they translate to the guitar you already have.

  3. What amp settings do I need for the Chactuchac sound?

    Across the 2 guitar tracks from Chactuchac we've catalogued, the median is gain 3.5 (range 3.5–3.5), 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.

  4. How many Chactuchac songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Chactuchac broken down, including "Tan Solo" and "Llevatelo". 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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