How to Dial In "Out of Time Man" by Mano Negra - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Out of Time Man"
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 King of Bongo (1991). A fast, punky song with a bright, crunchy guitar. Equipboard's community-built page says Manu Chao is often photographed with an orange Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins hollow body, which he used heavily in Mano Negra. No source documents the guitar or amp on this track, so a Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Hollow Body (DeArmond) into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set a light-to-medium crunch on the bridge pickup and dig in harder for the louder sections. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Out of Time Man" Tone
What guitar did Mano Negra use on "Out of Time Man"?
The guitar on "Out of Time Man" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Hollow Body (DeArmond) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Out of Time Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, 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 "Out of Time Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Out of Time Man" 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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