How to Dial In "I'm Not an Angel" by Halestorm - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I'm Not an Angel"
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 Halestorm (2009). A hard-rock song with a crunchy, mid-gain rhythm guitar. Premier Guitar's rig rundown lists Lzzy Hale's Explorers and Joe Hottinger's SGs played through Marshall JCM800-style heads, but it does not date a guitar or amp to this recording. So a Gibson Explorer through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "I'm Not an Angel" Tone
What guitar did Halestorm use on "I'm Not an Angel"?
The guitar on "I'm Not an Angel" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Gibson Explorer above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "I'm Not an Angel" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, 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 "I'm Not an Angel" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I'm Not an Angel" 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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