How to Dial In "Alta Suciedad" by Andrés Calamaro - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Alta Suciedad"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Alta Suciedad (1997). Alta Suciedad is a 1997 studio album by Andrés Calamaro. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Andrés Calamaro's other songs from Alta Suciedad, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Alta Suciedad" Tone
What guitar did Andrés Calamaro use on "Alta Suciedad"?
The guitar on "Alta Suciedad" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Alta Suciedad" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Alta Suciedad" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Alta Suciedad" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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