How to Dial In "Blues za moju bivšu dragu" by Bijelo Dugme - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Blues za moju bivšu dragu"
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 Kad Bi' Bio Bijelo Dugme (1974). Kad bi' bio bijelo dugme (transl. "If I Were a White Button") is the 1974 debut studio album from influential Yugoslav rock band Bijelo Dugme. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Bijelo Dugme's other songs from Kad bi' bio bijelo dugme, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Blues za moju bivšu dragu" Tone
What guitar did Bijelo Dugme use on "Blues za moju bivšu dragu"?
The guitar on "Blues za moju bivšu dragu" (released 1974) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Blues za moju bivšu dragu" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Blues za moju bivšu dragu" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Blues za moju bivšu dragu" 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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