How to Dial In "Meus bons amigos" by Barão Vermelho - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Meus bons amigos"
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 Carne crua (1994). Carne crua is an album by the Brazilian rock band Barão Vermelho, released in 1994. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Barão Vermelho's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Meus bons amigos" Tone
What guitar did Barão Vermelho use on "Meus bons amigos"?
The guitar on "Meus bons amigos" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Meus bons amigos" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Meus bons amigos" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Meus bons amigos" 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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