How to Dial In "La Velocidad de la Luz" by Los Bunkers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "La Velocidad de la Luz"
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 La velocidad de la luz (2013). La velocidad de la luz is a 2013 studio album by Los Bunkers. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Epiphone Casino through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Los Bunkers' other songs from La velocidad de la luz, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "La Velocidad de la Luz" Tone
What guitar did Los Bunkers use on "La Velocidad de la Luz"?
The guitar on "La Velocidad de la Luz" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Epiphone Casino above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "La Velocidad de la Luz" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "La Velocidad de la Luz" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "La Velocidad de la Luz" 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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