How to Dial In "Pacato Cidadão" by Skank - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pacato Cidadão"
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.
One of the hits from Calango (1994), the album that made Skank a national act. Samuel Rosa's guitar is crisp and moderately driven, set against the band's reggae-influenced pulse. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Les Paul through a Twin Reverb stands in. Use the bridge pickup with a medium crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Pacato Cidadão" Tone
What guitar did Skank use on "Pacato Cidadão"?
The guitar on "Pacato Cidadão" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Pacato Cidadão" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Pacato Cidadão" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pacato Cidadão" 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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