How to Dial In "El Negro Cósmico" by Caifanes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "El Negro Cósmico"
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 Diablito (1990). El Diablito (The Little Devil, which was originally to be called Volumen 2) is the second studio album by Mexican rock band Caifanes, released on June 19, 1990. 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 Diablito, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "El Negro Cósmico" Tone
What guitar did Caifanes use on "El Negro Cósmico"?
The guitar on "El Negro Cósmico" (released 1990) 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 Negro Cósmico" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, 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 "El Negro Cósmico" 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 Negro Cósmico" 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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