How to Dial In "Mulher de Fases" by Raimundos - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Mulher de Fases"
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 Marshall JCM800 2203. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Standard tuning. Raimundos fused hardcore punk with forró and other northeastern Brazilian rhythms, which is what makes their riffing feel different from American punk of the same era — the accents fall in unexpected places and the strumming has a swing that straight eighth-note punk does not. Keep the gain around 6 so the chords stay separated at speed, mids up, and play with continuous downstrokes. Recorded 1999. This is the band's most-streamed song by a wide margin and remains a fixture of Brazilian rock playlists; the short solo is bluesy rather than technical and sits well within the rhythm tone.
Common Questions About the "Mulher de Fases" Tone
What guitar did Raimundos use on "Mulher de Fases"?
Raimundos tracked "Mulher de Fases" on a Les Paul (released 1999). The Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s 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 "Mulher de Fases" need?
On Marshall JCM800 2203: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. 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 "Mulher de Fases" without a Marshall JCM800 2203?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Mulher de Fases" 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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