How to Dial In "Zóio de Lula" by Charlie Brown Jr. - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Zóio de Lula"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Marshall JCM800 2203. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Drop D. Charlie Brown Jr. fused skate punk, rap and Brazilian rhythm, and this remains one of their most-streamed tracks well over a decade after Chorão's death. The guitar alternates a heavily muted drop-D verse riff with wide open chorus chords, and the tone is mid-2000s alternative rather than metal: gain around 6, mids present rather than scooped, and enough treble that the fast muted picking articulates. There is a lot of rhythmic space in the arrangement for the vocals and percussion, so keep the guitar tight and short rather than letting chords ring. Recorded 1999 in São Paulo.
Common Questions About the "Zóio de Lula" Tone
What guitar did Charlie Brown Jr. use on "Zóio de Lula"?
Charlie Brown Jr. tracked "Zóio de Lula" on a Stratocaster (released 1999). The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster named above is a modern equivalent, not the guitar on the record. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Zóio de Lula" need?
On Marshall JCM800 2203: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Zóio de Lula" without a Marshall JCM800 2203?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Zóio de Lula" 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.
What pedals are on "Zóio de Lula"?
The original signal chain for "Zóio de Lula" runs through Boss DS-1. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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