How to Dial In "Somos Tontos, No Pesados" by Los Tres - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Somos Tontos, No Pesados"
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 Los Tres (1991). Los Tres is the debut studio album by Chilean rock band Los Tres, released on September 4, 1991, through Alerce. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Los Tres' other songs from Los Tres, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck and bridge pickups together. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Somos Tontos, No Pesados" Tone
What guitar did Los Tres use on "Somos Tontos, No Pesados"?
The guitar on "Somos Tontos, No Pesados" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + bridge (position 3 / out-of-phase) on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Somos Tontos, No Pesados" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Somos Tontos, No Pesados" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Somos Tontos, No Pesados" 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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