How to Dial In "A Fórmula do Amor" by Kid Abelha - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "A Fórmula do Amor"
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 Educação Sentimental (1985). Educação Sentimental is the second studio album by the Brazilian pop band Kid Abelha, released in 1985 by WEA. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Kid Abelha's other songs from Educação Sentimental, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "A Fórmula do Amor" Tone
What guitar did Kid Abelha use on "A Fórmula do Amor"?
The guitar on "A Fórmula do Amor" (released 1985) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "A Fórmula do Amor" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "A Fórmula do Amor" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "A Fórmula do Amor" 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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