How to Dial In "Daughter of the Night" by Santana - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Daughter of the Night"
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 Havana Moon (1983). A driving rock track with a sustaining, singing lead tone. No rig for this track is documented here, so a Yamaha SG2000 into a Mesa Boogie Mark I Reissue stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Daughter of the Night" Tone
What guitar did Santana use on "Daughter of the Night"?
The guitar on "Daughter of the Night" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Yamaha SG2000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Daughter of the Night" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Daughter of the Night" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Daughter of the Night" 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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