How to Dial In "Kiko and the Lavender Moon" by Los Lobos - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kiko and the Lavender Moon"
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 Kiko (1992). Kiko is the sixth album by the Mexican American rock group Los Lobos. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the nearest rig we use for Los Lobos' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Kiko and the Lavender Moon" Tone
What guitar did Los Lobos use on "Kiko and the Lavender Moon"?
The guitar on "Kiko and the Lavender Moon" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kiko and the Lavender Moon" 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 "Kiko and the Lavender Moon" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kiko and the Lavender Moon" 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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