How to Dial In "Angel in Lothian" by Sam Fender - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Angel in Lothian"
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 Seventeen Going Under (2021). A driving heartland-rock track with bright, chiming electric guitar over a steady backbeat. Guitar World reports that Sam Fender bought his 1959 Jazzmaster only after Seventeen Going Under came out, and no source available here gives the guitar or amp for this recording. So a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Angel in Lothian" Tone
What guitar did Sam Fender use on "Angel in Lothian"?
The guitar on "Angel in Lothian" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Angel in Lothian" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 in Lothian" 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 in Lothian" 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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