How to Dial In "Neveselaya Pesnya" by Kino - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Neveselaya Pesnya"
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 Zvezda po imeni Solntse (1989). Zvezda po imeni Solntse is the seventh studio album by Kino, released on 29 August 1989 and the last released in Viktor Tsoi's lifetime. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Yamaha SG1000 through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Kino's other songs from Zvezda po imeni Solntse, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Neveselaya Pesnya" Tone
What guitar did Kino use on "Neveselaya Pesnya"?
The guitar on "Neveselaya Pesnya" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Yamaha SG1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Neveselaya Pesnya" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Neveselaya Pesnya" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Neveselaya Pesnya" 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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