How to Dial In "¿Por Qué los Ricos?" by Los Prisioneros - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "¿Por Qué los Ricos?"
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 (Kicking stones) is the second studio album by the Chilean group Los Prisioneros. 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. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the middle and bridge pickups together. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "¿Por Qué los Ricos?" Tone
What guitar did Los Prisioneros use on "¿Por Qué los Ricos?"?
The guitar on "¿Por Qué los Ricos?" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '60s Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle + bridge (position 4) on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "¿Por Qué los Ricos?" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, 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 "¿Por Qué los Ricos?" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "¿Por Qué los Ricos?" 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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