How to Dial In "Basta poco" by Vasco Rossi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Basta poco"
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 Il mondo che vorrei (2008). Il mondo che vorrei is the fifteenth studio album by the Italian rock singer-songwriter Vasco Rossi, released on 28 March 2008 by EMI Italiana. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Vasco Rossi's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Basta poco" Tone
What guitar did Vasco Rossi use on "Basta poco"?
The guitar on "Basta poco" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Basta poco" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Basta poco" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Basta poco" 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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