How to Dial In "Buen día Benito" by El Cuarteto de Nos - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Buen día Benito"
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 Porfiado (2012). Porfiado (English: Obstinate) is the thirteenth studio album by Uruguayan rock band El Cuarteto de Nos, released on April 27, 2012, through Warner Music Argentina. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for El Cuarteto de Nos' other songs from Porfiado, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle+bridge pickups together. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Buen día Benito" Tone
What guitar did El Cuarteto de Nos use on "Buen día Benito"?
The guitar on "Buen día Benito" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle + bridge (position 4) on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Buen día Benito" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Buen día Benito" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Buen día Benito" 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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