How to Dial In "Cerca de la revolución" by Charly García - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cerca de la revolución"
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 Piano Bar (1984). Piano Bar is the third studio album by Argentine musician Charly García. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Charly García's other songs from Piano Bar, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Cerca de la revolución" Tone
What guitar did Charly García use on "Cerca de la revolución"?
The guitar on "Cerca de la revolución" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Cerca de la revolución" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 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 "Cerca de la revolución" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cerca de la revolución" 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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