How to Dial In "Angels Would Fall" by Melissa Etheridge - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Angels Would Fall"
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 Breakdown (1999). Breakdown is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge, released by Island Records on October 5, 1999. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Fender Silverface Twin Reverb, the nearest rig we use for Melissa Etheridge's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Angels Would Fall" Tone
What guitar did Melissa Etheridge use on "Angels Would Fall"?
The guitar on "Angels Would Fall" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Angels Would Fall" 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 "Angels Would Fall" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Angels Would Fall" 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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