How to Dial In "Angel of Small Death & the Codeine Scene" by Hozier - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Angel of Small Death & the Codeine Scene"
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.
A track on Hozier's self-titled debut, released in October 2014 and produced by Rob Kirwan, a gospel-tinged blues song with a stomping groove and a bluesy electric guitar riff behind a soulful vocal. The guitar tone is bright and gritty, with a slight crunch when played hard. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Telecaster through a Twin Reverb stands in. Use the bridge pickup and a clean-to-crunchy tone.
Common Questions About the "Angel of Small Death & the Codeine Scene" Tone
What guitar did Hozier use on "Angel of Small Death & the Codeine Scene"?
The guitar on "Angel of Small Death & the Codeine Scene" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Angel of Small Death & the Codeine Scene" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 of Small Death & the Codeine Scene" 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 of Small Death & the Codeine Scene" 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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