How to Dial In "Da Lama ao Caos" by Chico Science & Nação Zumbi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Da Lama ao Caos"
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.
The title track of the 1994 debut that launched the mangue beat movement. The guitar mixes funk rhythm and rock edge over maracatu drums. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Stratocaster through a Deluxe Reverb stands in. Use the bridge pickup with a medium crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Da Lama ao Caos" Tone
What guitar did Chico Science & Nação Zumbi use on "Da Lama ao Caos"?
The guitar on "Da Lama ao Caos" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Da Lama ao Caos" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Da Lama ao Caos" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Da Lama ao Caos" 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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