How to Dial In "Blues da Piedade" by Cazuza - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Blues da Piedade"
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 Ideologia (1988). Ideologia is a 1988 album recorded by Cazuza, the third in his solo career. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Cazuza's other songs from Ideologia, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Blues da Piedade" Tone
What guitar did Cazuza use on "Blues da Piedade"?
The guitar on "Blues da Piedade" (released 1988) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II 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 "Blues da Piedade" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Blues da Piedade" 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 da Piedade" 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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