How to Dial In "Pra Ser Sincero" by Engenheiros do Hawaii - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pra Ser Sincero"
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.
A song on O Papa é Pop, released in 1990, the album that made Engenheiros do Hawaii one of the biggest rock bands in Brazil. Humberto Gessinger sings and plays bass, and Augusto Licks plays the guitar parts, a bright, crunchy rhythm sound with a clean, sparkling edge. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Steinberger-style headless guitar through a Mesa/Boogie amp stands in. Use the bridge pickup and a mid-gain tone.
Common Questions About the "Pra Ser Sincero" Tone
What guitar did Engenheiros do Hawaii use on "Pra Ser Sincero"?
The guitar on "Pra Ser Sincero" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Steinberger GL2T above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Pra Ser Sincero" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7. 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 "Pra Ser Sincero" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pra Ser Sincero" 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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