How to Dial In "Independencia cultural" by Los Prisioneros - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Independencia cultural"
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 Pateando Piedras (1986). Pateando piedras is the second studio album by the Chilean rock band Los Prisioneros, released in 1986 on EMI. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Vintera '60s Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Los Prisioneros' other songs from Pateando Piedras, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle+bridge pickups together.
Common Questions About the "Independencia cultural" Tone
What guitar did Los Prisioneros use on "Independencia cultural"?
The guitar on "Independencia cultural" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '60s Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle + bridge (position 4) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Independencia cultural" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Independencia cultural" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Independencia cultural" 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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