Controlled Chaos album cover - Nita Strauss
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Alegria" by Nita Strauss - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "Alegria"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain8
Bass5
Mid5
Treble7
Presence7
Volume6

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

TuningStandard(E A D G B E)
Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone9
Volume10
Recording notes

From Controlled Chaos (2018). Controlled Chaos is the debut studio album by American rock guitarist Nita Strauss. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez JIVA10 Nita Strauss through an EVH 5150III 50W, the rig we use for Nita Strauss' other songs from Controlled Chaos, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Alegria" Tone

  1. What guitar did Nita Strauss use on "Alegria"?

    The guitar on "Alegria" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Ibanez JIVA10 Nita Strauss above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).

  2. What amp settings does "Alegria" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7, 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.

  3. Can I play "Alegria" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Alegria" 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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