How to Dial In "Pintura Íntima" by Kid Abelha - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pintura Íntima"
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 Seu Espião (1984). Seu Espião is the debut album by Brazilian pop band Kid Abelha, released in 1984 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 Seu Espião, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Pintura Íntima" Tone
What guitar did Kid Abelha use on "Pintura Íntima"?
The guitar on "Pintura Íntima" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Pintura Íntima" 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 "Pintura Íntima" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pintura Íntima" 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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