How to Dial In "Días Duros" by Rata Blanca - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Días Duros"
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 Magos, espadas y rosas (1990). Magos, espadas y rosas (Wizards, Swords, and Roses) is the second album by Argentine heavy metal band Rata Blanca. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Standard Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Rata Blanca's other songs from Magos, espadas y rosas, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Días Duros" Tone
What guitar did Rata Blanca use on "Días Duros"?
The guitar on "Días Duros" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Fender American Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Días Duros" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Días Duros" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Días Duros" 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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