How to Dial In "Por una vez en la vida" by Los Suaves - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Por una vez en la vida"
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 Malas noticias (1993). Malas noticias is the fifth studio album by the Spanish band Los Suaves and the first they recorded for a multinational label, released on 29 March 1993. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Los Suaves' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Por una vez en la vida" Tone
What guitar did Los Suaves use on "Por una vez en la vida"?
The guitar on "Por una vez en la vida" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Por una vez en la vida" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 una vez en la vida" 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 una vez en la vida" 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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