How to Dial In "1965 (Duas Tribos)" by Legião Urbana - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "1965 (Duas Tribos)"
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 As Quatro Estações (1989). A driving, post-punk-influenced Brazilian rock track. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus stands in. Set the amp clean and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "1965 (Duas Tribos)" Tone
What guitar did Legião Urbana use on "1965 (Duas Tribos)"?
The guitar on "1965 (Duas Tribos)" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "1965 (Duas Tribos)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, 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 "1965 (Duas Tribos)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "1965 (Duas Tribos)" 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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