How to Dial In "Angel of Death" by Manchester Orchestra - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Angel of Death"
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 The Million Masks of God (2021). The Million Masks of God is the sixth studio album by American indie rock band Manchester Orchestra. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for Manchester Orchestra's other songs from The Million Masks of God, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Angel of Death" Tone
What guitar did Manchester Orchestra use on "Angel of Death"?
The guitar on "Angel of Death" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Angel of Death" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, 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 of Death" 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 Death" 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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