How to Dial In "Amiga Mala Suerte" by Los Secretos - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Amiga Mala Suerte"
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 Cambio de Planes (1993). Cambio de Planes is a 1993 studio album by Los Secretos. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for Los Secretos' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle and bridge pickups together. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Amiga Mala Suerte" Tone
What guitar did Los Secretos use on "Amiga Mala Suerte"?
The guitar on "Amiga Mala Suerte" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II 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 "Amiga Mala Suerte" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Amiga Mala Suerte" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Amiga Mala Suerte" 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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