How to Dial In "El paseo de los tristes" by Mägo de Oz - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "El paseo de los tristes"
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 Gaia II: La voz dormida (2005). Gaia II: La voz dormida is the continuation of Gaia, a rock opera by the Spanish folk metal group Mägo de Oz, released on 14 November 2005 by Locomotive Music. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100, the rig we use for Mägo de Oz's other songs from Gaia II: La voz dormida, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "El paseo de los tristes" Tone
What guitar did Mägo de Oz use on "El paseo de los tristes"?
The guitar on "El paseo de los tristes" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "El paseo de los tristes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "El paseo de los tristes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "El paseo de los tristes" 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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