How to Dial In "Tierra Del Fuego" by George Lynch - Guitar Tone Settings
What George Lynch Actually Used on "Tierra Del Fuego"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Marshall JCM800 2203. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Lynch's first true solo album after leaving Dokken, built around his own ESP signature guitar — this instrumental strips away the vocal-driven hard rock of Dokken for a straight showcase of his tapping- and whammy-heavy lead style.
Common Questions About the "Tierra Del Fuego" Tone
What guitar did George Lynch use on "Tierra Del Fuego"?
George Lynch tracked "Tierra Del Fuego" on an ESP GL-56 George Lynch Signature (released 1993). Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Tierra Del Fuego" need?
On Marshall JCM800 2203: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Tierra Del Fuego" without a Marshall JCM800 2203?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Tierra Del Fuego" 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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