How to Dial In "Balada do Louco" by Os Mutantes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Balada do Louco"
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 Mutantes e Seus Cometas no País do Baurets (1972). Mutantes e Seus Cometas no País do Baurets is the fifth album by the Brazilian rock band Os Mutantes, released in May 1972 by Polydor. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Os Mutantes' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Balada do Louco" Tone
What guitar did Os Mutantes use on "Balada do Louco"?
The guitar on "Balada do Louco" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Balada do Louco" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Balada do Louco" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Balada do Louco" 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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