How to Dial In "Preso en Mi Ciudad" by Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Preso en Mi Ciudad"
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 Oktubre (1986). A loose, bluesy rock song with a raw, gritty guitar and a lurching, mid-tempo groove. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard 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 "Preso en Mi Ciudad" Tone
What guitar did Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota use on "Preso en Mi Ciudad"?
The guitar on "Preso en Mi Ciudad" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Preso en Mi Ciudad" 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 "Preso en Mi Ciudad" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Preso en Mi Ciudad" 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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