How to Dial In "Porto Alegre" by Fresno - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Porto Alegre"
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 Revanche (2010). Revanche (English: Revenge) is the sixth album by the Brazilian rock band Fresno, released on July 13, 2010 by Universal Music. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100, the nearest rig we use for Fresno's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Porto Alegre" Tone
What guitar did Fresno use on "Porto Alegre"?
The guitar on "Porto Alegre" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Porto Alegre" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Porto Alegre" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Porto Alegre" 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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