How to Dial In "Epic Holiday" by Angels & Airwaves - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Epic Holiday"
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 Love (2010). Love (later retitled Love, Pt. 1) is the third studio album by the alternative rock band Angels & Airwaves. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-333 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Angels & Airwaves' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Epic Holiday" Tone
What guitar did Angels & Airwaves use on "Epic Holiday"?
The guitar on "Epic Holiday" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-333 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Epic Holiday" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Epic Holiday" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Epic Holiday" 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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