How to Dial In "Mexican Hairless" by Toadies - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Mexican Hairless"
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 Rubberneck (1994). Rubberneck is the debut studio album by American rock band Toadies. It was released in August 1994 on Interscope Records and attained RIAA gold and platinum status in December 1995 and December 1996 respectively. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Toadies' other songs from Rubberneck, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Mexican Hairless" Tone
What guitar did Toadies use on "Mexican Hairless"?
The guitar on "Mexican Hairless" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Gibson Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Mexican Hairless" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, 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 "Mexican Hairless" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Mexican Hairless" 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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