How to Dial In "Esa Estrella Era Mi Lujo" by Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Esa Estrella Era Mi Lujo"
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 ¡Bang! ¡Bang!... Estás Liquidado (1989). A rough-edged, driving rock song with a gritty guitar riff and a rolling rhythm. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a classic hard-rock crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Esa Estrella Era Mi Lujo" Tone
What guitar did Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota use on "Esa Estrella Era Mi Lujo"?
The guitar on "Esa Estrella Era Mi Lujo" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Esa Estrella Era Mi Lujo" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Esa Estrella Era Mi Lujo" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Esa Estrella Era Mi Lujo" 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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