How to Dial In "City Out of Control" by The Angels - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "City Out of Control"
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 Beyond Salvation (1990). Beyond Salvation is the ninth studio album by the Australian hard rock band The Angels, produced and recorded in Memphis by Terry Manning. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Epiphone Sheraton II Pro through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for The Angels' other songs from Beyond Salvation, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "City Out of Control" Tone
What guitar did The Angels use on "City Out of Control"?
The guitar on "City Out of Control" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Epiphone Sheraton II Pro above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "City Out of Control" 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 "City Out of Control" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "City Out of Control" 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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