How to Dial In "El Ojo Blindado" by Sumo - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "El Ojo Blindado"
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 Llegando los Monos (1986). Llegando los Monos is a 1986 studio album by Sumo. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Sumo's other songs from Llegando los monos, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "El Ojo Blindado" Tone
What guitar did Sumo use on "El Ojo Blindado"?
The guitar on "El Ojo Blindado" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II 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 "El Ojo Blindado" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "El Ojo Blindado" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "El Ojo Blindado" 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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