How to Dial In "Mexican Moon" by Concrete Blonde - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Mexican Moon"
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 Mexican Moon (1993). Mexican Moon is the fifth studio album by alternative rock band Concrete Blonde. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Fender Silverface Twin Reverb, the nearest rig we use for Concrete Blonde's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Mexican Moon" Tone
What guitar did Concrete Blonde use on "Mexican Moon"?
The guitar on "Mexican Moon" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Mexican Moon" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "Mexican Moon" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Mexican Moon" 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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