How to Dial In "Estrechez de Corazón" by Los Prisioneros - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Estrechez de Corazón"
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 Corazones (1990). A bright, new-wave-leaning Corazones track with a clean-to-lightly-driven guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Fender Telecaster Plus through Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp at a low-gain, edge-of-breakup setting and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Estrechez de Corazón" Tone
What guitar did Los Prisioneros use on "Estrechez de Corazón"?
The guitar on "Estrechez de Corazón" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Fender Telecaster Plus above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Estrechez de Corazón" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 4.5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 4.5. 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 "Estrechez de Corazón" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Estrechez de Corazón" 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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