How to Dial In "Angel Eyes" by Jerry Cantrell - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Angel Eyes"
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 Degradation Trip (2002). A dark, heavy ballad with a thick, droning guitar riff. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a G&L Rampage through a Bogner Ecstasy 101B stands in. Use the single pickup and set the amp to a medium-gain crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Angel Eyes" Tone
What guitar did Jerry Cantrell use on "Angel Eyes"?
The guitar on "Angel Eyes" (released 2002) isn't documented; the G&L Rampage above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Angel Eyes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Angel Eyes" 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 Eyes" 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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