How to Dial In "Sierra Quemada" by Steve Hackett - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sierra Quemada"
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 Guitar Noir (1993). Guitar Noir is the tenth album by Steve Hackett, released in 1993. On this record, he started turning to a much darker guitar sound, yet still retaining the fluidity he has become known for. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100, the nearest rig we use for Steve Hackett's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sierra Quemada" Tone
What guitar did Steve Hackett use on "Sierra Quemada"?
The guitar on "Sierra Quemada" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sierra Quemada" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Sierra Quemada" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sierra Quemada" 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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