How to Dial In "Kumbala" by Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kumbala"
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 El Circo (1991). El circo is an album recorded by Mexican rock band Maldita Vecindad. The album was released on 24 September 1991 under the BMG Entertainment Mexico label. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV, the rig we use for Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio's other songs from El Circo, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Kumbala" Tone
What guitar did Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio use on "Kumbala"?
The guitar on "Kumbala" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kumbala" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 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 "Kumbala" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kumbala" 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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