How to Dial In "Hip Hop Kids" by Portugal. The Man - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hip Hop Kids"
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 Evil Friends (2013). Evil Friends is the seventh studio album by American rock band Portugal. The Man. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6136T White Falcon through a Fender '65 Super Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Portugal. The Man's other songs from Evil Friends, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Hip Hop Kids" Tone
What guitar did Portugal. The Man use on "Hip Hop Kids"?
The guitar on "Hip Hop Kids" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6136T White Falcon above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Hip Hop Kids" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Hip Hop Kids" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hip Hop Kids" 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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