How to Dial In "Antes de Que Cuente Diez" by Fito y Fitipaldis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Antes de Que Cuente Diez"
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 Antes de que cuente diez (2009). Antes de que cuente diez is a 2009 studio album by Fito y Fitipaldis. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Closet Classic through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the nearest rig we use for Fito y Fitipaldis' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Antes de Que Cuente Diez" Tone
What guitar did Fito y Fitipaldis use on "Antes de Que Cuente Diez"?
The guitar on "Antes de Que Cuente Diez" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Closet Classic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Antes de Que Cuente Diez" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Antes de Que Cuente Diez" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Antes de Que Cuente Diez" 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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