How to Dial In "Andrea Doria" by Legião Urbana - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Andrea Doria"
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 Dois (1986). A melodic, chorused Dois track with a clean guitar sound. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Gibson ES-335 through Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus stands in. Set the amp at a clean setting with the gain low and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Andrea Doria" Tone
What guitar did Legião Urbana use on "Andrea Doria"?
The guitar on "Andrea Doria" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Andrea Doria" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Andrea Doria" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Andrea Doria" 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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