How to Dial In "Por Enquanto" by Legião Urbana - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Por Enquanto"
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 the band's debut Legião Urbana (1985). No source documents the rig on this song, so a Gibson ES-335 into a Roland JC-120 stands in. Keep it clean and chiming, on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Por Enquanto" Tone
What guitar did Legião Urbana use on "Por Enquanto"?
The guitar on "Por Enquanto" (released 1985) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Por Enquanto" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, 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 "Por Enquanto" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Por Enquanto" 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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