How to Dial In "El Cielo del Desengaño" by La Renga - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "El Cielo del Desengaño"
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 La Esquina del Infinito (2000). La Esquina del Infinito is a 2000 album released by Argentine hard rock band La Renga. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for La Renga's other songs from La Esquina del Infinito, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "El Cielo del Desengaño" Tone
What guitar did La Renga use on "El Cielo del Desengaño"?
The guitar on "El Cielo del Desengaño" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "El Cielo del Desengaño" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 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 "El Cielo del Desengaño" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "El Cielo del Desengaño" 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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