How to Dial In "Longe de Você" by Charlie Brown Jr. - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Longe de Você"
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 Tamo Aí na Atividade (2004). A melodic, mid-tempo track from Tamo Aí na Atividade with a moderately driven guitar sound. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the amp at a low-gain, edge-of-breakup setting and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Longe de Você" Tone
What guitar did Charlie Brown Jr. use on "Longe de Você"?
The guitar on "Longe de Você" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Longe de Você" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Longe de Você" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Longe de Você" 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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