How to Dial In "Música Urbana" by Capital Inicial - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Música Urbana"
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 the self-titled 1986 debut of Capital Inicial, formed in Brasília. The guitar is mid-forward and moderately driven, a classic 80s Brazilian rock sound. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Les Paul through a JCM800 stands in. Use the bridge pickup with a medium crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Música Urbana" Tone
What guitar did Capital Inicial use on "Música Urbana"?
The guitar on "Música Urbana" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Música Urbana" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Música Urbana" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Música Urbana" 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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