How to Dial In "Santa Maradona" by Mano Negra - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Santa Maradona"
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 Casa Babylon (1994). Casa Babylon is the fourth and final studio album by Mano Negra, released in 1994 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 nearest rig we use for Mano Negra's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Santa Maradona" Tone
What guitar did Mano Negra use on "Santa Maradona"?
The guitar on "Santa Maradona" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Santa Maradona" 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 "Santa Maradona" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Santa Maradona" 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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