How to Dial In "Samba da Elisa" by Kiko Loureiro - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Samba da Elisa"
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 Universo Inverso (2006). Universo Inverso is the second solo album of Brazilian heavy metal guitarist Kiko Loureiro. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, a driven progressive-metal pairing, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Samba da Elisa" Tone
What guitar did Kiko Loureiro use on "Samba da Elisa"?
The guitar on "Samba da Elisa" (released 2006) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Samba da Elisa" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Samba da Elisa" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Samba da Elisa" 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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