How to Dial In "Yo No Me Caí del Cielo" by Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Yo No Me Caí del Cielo"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Super Lead. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Gulp! (1985), the band's debut album, released on 20 July 1985. The independent production was basic, with no effects beyond the tremolo arm of Skay Beilinson's Stratocaster, so a Stratocaster is the documented instrument here; no amp is named, so a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Yo No Me Caí del Cielo" Tone
What guitar did Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota use on "Yo No Me Caí del Cielo"?
Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota tracked "Yo No Me Caí del Cielo" on a Stratocaster (released 1985). The Fender American Standard Stratocaster named above is a modern equivalent, not the guitar on the record. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Yo No Me Caí del Cielo" need?
On a Super Lead: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Yo No Me Caí del Cielo" without a Super Lead?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Yo No Me Caí del Cielo" 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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