How to Dial In "Can't Remember to Forget You" by Shakira - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Can't Remember to Forget You"
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 Shakira (2014). Shakira is the tenth studio album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, released in 2014. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Performer Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Shakira's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Can't Remember to Forget You" Tone
What guitar did Shakira use on "Can't Remember to Forget You"?
The guitar on "Can't Remember to Forget You" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Fender American Performer Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Can't Remember to Forget You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Can't Remember to Forget You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Can't Remember to Forget You" 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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