How to Dial In "Blues Magic" by Santana - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Blues Magic"
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 Santana IV (2016). Santana IV is the twenty-fourth studio album (and the thirty-eighth album overall) by American rock band Santana, released in April 2016. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Mesa Boogie Mark I Reissue, the rig we use for Santana's other songs from Santana IV, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Blues Magic" Tone
What guitar did Santana use on "Blues Magic"?
The guitar on "Blues Magic" (released 2016) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Blues Magic" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Blues Magic" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Blues Magic" 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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