How to Dial In "Un Poco de Amor Francés" by Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Un Poco de Amor Francés"
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 La Mosca y la Sopa (1991). A swaggering, mid-tempo rock song with a warm, crunchy guitar and a laid-back feel. 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 moderate crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Un Poco de Amor Francés" Tone
What guitar did Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota use on "Un Poco de Amor Francés"?
The guitar on "Un Poco de Amor Francés" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Un Poco de Amor Francés" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 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 "Un Poco de Amor Francés" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Un Poco de Amor Francés" 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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