How to Dial In "El Beso de la Bruja" by Rata Blanca - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "El Beso de la Bruja"
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. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "El Beso de la Bruja" Tone
What guitar did Rata Blanca use on "El Beso de la Bruja"?
The guitar on "El Beso de la Bruja" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Fender American Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "El Beso de la Bruja" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 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 "El Beso de la Bruja" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "El Beso de la Bruja" 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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