How to Dial In "King Kong Five" by Mano Negra - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "King Kong Five"
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 Puta's Fever (1989). Puta's Fever is the second studio album by Mano Negra, released in 1989 by Virgin France. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Mano Negra's other songs from Puta's Fever, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "King Kong Five" Tone
What guitar did Mano Negra use on "King Kong Five"?
The guitar on "King Kong Five" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "King Kong Five" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, 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 "King Kong Five" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "King Kong Five" 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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