How to Dial In "Índios" by Legião Urbana - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Índios"
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.
A song on Dois, the band's second album, released in 1986 by EMI-Odeon, with Renato Russo's vocal over Dado Villa-Lobos's clean, chorused guitar and a driving drum part from Marcelo Bonfá. The guitar is bright and slightly shimmering, typical of the band's mid-1980s sound. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a semi-hollow guitar through a Roland JC-120 with chorus and delay stands in. Use the bridge pickup and a clean, bright tone.
Common Questions About the "Índios" Tone
What guitar did Legião Urbana use on "Índios"?
The guitar on "Índios" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Índios" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Índios" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Índios" 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.
What pedals are on "Índios"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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