How to Dial In "Colombia Conexión" by Aterciopelados - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Colombia Conexión"
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 El Dorado (1995). El Dorado is the second studio album released by Colombian rock group Aterciopelados, released on October 24, 1995 through Sony BMG. The album was produced by Federico López and recorded at Audiovisión in Bogotá, Colombia. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Aterciopelados' other songs from El Dorado, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Colombia Conexión" Tone
What guitar did Aterciopelados use on "Colombia Conexión"?
The guitar on "Colombia Conexión" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Colombia Conexión" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Colombia Conexión" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Colombia Conexión" 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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