How to Dial In "Dime Mi Amor" by Los Lonely Boys - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dime Mi Amor"
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 Los Lonely Boys (2003). Los Lonely Boys is the self-titled debut album by the American rock trio Los Lonely Boys, released originally by Or Music on August 12, 2003, and re-released on March 30, 2004 by Epic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Closet Classic through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Los Lonely Boys' other songs from Los Lonely Boys, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Dime Mi Amor" Tone
What guitar did Los Lonely Boys use on "Dime Mi Amor"?
The guitar on "Dime Mi Amor" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Closet Classic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Dime Mi Amor" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 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 "Dime Mi Amor" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dime Mi Amor" 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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