How to Dial In "Monte Castelo" by Legião Urbana - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Monte Castelo"
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). As Quatro Estações is a 1989 studio album by Legião Urbana. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Legião Urbana's other songs from As Quatro Estações, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Monte Castelo" Tone
What guitar did Legião Urbana use on "Monte Castelo"?
The guitar on "Monte Castelo" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Monte Castelo" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Monte Castelo" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Monte Castelo" 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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