How to Dial In "Is This All There Is?" by Los Lobos - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Is This All There Is?"
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 By the Light of the Moon (1987). By the Light of the Moon is the third album by the Mexican American rock group Los Lobos, released in 1987. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the rig we use for Los Lobos' other songs from By the Light of the Moon, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Is This All There Is?" Tone
What guitar did Los Lobos use on "Is This All There Is?"?
The guitar on "Is This All There Is?" (released 1987) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Is This All There Is?" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Is This All There Is?" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Is This All There Is?" 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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