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El Necio Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Los Bunkers

Los Bunkers · 2010s+ · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
National Reso-Phonic NRP Steel 14
Pickups
Single cone resonator (no magnetic pickups, piezo or microphone for amplification)
Amp
Not specified; likely direct to PA or mic'd resonator (Sennheiser MD 441-U microphone used for MTV Unplugged performance)
Pickup Position
N/A (resonator cone, mic'd acoustic)

Used for MTV Unplugged performance of 'El Necio' by Los Bunkers, riff section. No evidence of electric guitar or pedalboard use for this song/section. Performance is acoustic, year 2023 (MTV Unplugged recording).

Amp Settings

Mids
6
Bass
5.5
Gain
3
Reverb
2.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

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Tone Character

  • bright and metallic resonance
  • percussive attack
  • clear and unprocessed
  • natural sustain from resonator cone
  • slightly nasal midrange
  • woody acoustic body
  • lively top-end shimmer
  • dynamic response to picking
  • no artificial effects coloration

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No amplifier or pedalboard is specified or visible for this MTV Unplugged performance; all evidence points to a purely acoustic resonator guitar mic'd with a Sennheiser MD 441-U.
  • ⚠️No numeric amp settings are available; settings estimated based on typical acoustic resonator mic'd setup.
  • ⚠️No effects pedals or amp effects are audible or listed for this song/section.
  • ⚠️If a different version (studio/electric) exists, this data is specific to the MTV Unplugged acoustic performance.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff in 'El Necio' by Los Bunkers features a classic rock crunch with a slightly mid-forward, warm tone typical of their early-2010s alternative/rock sound. Their gear and production style favor moderate gain, balanced EQ with a touch of mid boost, and subtle reverb for space without washing out the riff's definition.

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