How to Dial In "Una Foto en Blanco y Negro" by El Canto del Loco - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Una Foto en Blanco y Negro"
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 Estados de ánimo (2003). Estados de ánimo is a 2003 studio album by El Canto del Loco. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster through a Soldano SLO-100, the rig we use for El Canto del Loco's other songs from Estados de ánimo, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Una Foto en Blanco y Negro" Tone
What guitar did El Canto del Loco use on "Una Foto en Blanco y Negro"?
The guitar on "Una Foto en Blanco y Negro" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Una Foto en Blanco y Negro" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 4.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Una Foto en Blanco y Negro" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Una Foto en Blanco y Negro" 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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