How to Dial In "Nature of the Beast" by The Angels - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Nature of the Beast"
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 Howling (1986). Howling is the eighth studio album by Australian hard rock band The Angels, released in October 1986. 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 nearest rig we use for The Angels' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Nature of the Beast" Tone
What guitar did The Angels use on "Nature of the Beast"?
The guitar on "Nature of the Beast" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Epiphone Sheraton II Pro above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Nature of the Beast" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Nature of the Beast" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Nature of the Beast" 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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