How to Dial In "Perfeita Simetria" by Engenheiros do Hawaii - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Perfeita Simetria"
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 O Papa É Pop (1990). A bright, jangly pop-rock song with chiming guitar and a steady, driving rhythm. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Steinberger GL2T through a Mesa Boogie Mark III stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp clean and chiming. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Perfeita Simetria" Tone
What guitar did Engenheiros do Hawaii use on "Perfeita Simetria"?
The guitar on "Perfeita Simetria" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Steinberger GL2T above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Perfeita Simetria" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Perfeita Simetria" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Perfeita Simetria" 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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