How to Dial In "Angel Monster" by Buckethead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Angel Monster"
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 Electric Tears (2002). Electric Tears is the ninth studio album by Buckethead. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Buckethead's other songs from Electric Tears, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Angel Monster" Tone
What guitar did Buckethead use on "Angel Monster"?
The guitar on "Angel Monster" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Angel Monster" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Angel Monster" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Angel Monster" 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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