How to Dial In "El año del dragón" by Caifanes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "El año del dragón"
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 nervio del volcán (1994). El nervio del volcán (The nerve of the volcano) is the fourth and final album by Mexican rock band Caifanes, released in the summer of 1994. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Vintera '60s Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Caifanes' other songs from El nervio del volcán, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "El año del dragón" Tone
What guitar did Caifanes use on "El año del dragón"?
The guitar on "El año del dragón" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '60s 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 "El año del dragón" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "El año del dragón" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "El año del dragón" 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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