How to Dial In "Nuevos Trapos" by Charly García - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Nuevos Trapos"
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 Clics Modernos (1983). Clics Modernos is the second solo studio album by the Argentine musician Charly García, released on 5 November 1983 by SG Discos. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Charly García's other songs from Clics Modernos, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Nuevos Trapos" Tone
What guitar did Charly García use on "Nuevos Trapos"?
The guitar on "Nuevos Trapos" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Nuevos Trapos" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 "Nuevos Trapos" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Nuevos Trapos" 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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