How to Dial In "Straight Jacket" by The Angels - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Straight Jacket"
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.
A track from Face to Face, the Australian band's second album, released in June 1978 and co-produced by the band and Mark Opitz. The album was certified four-times platinum in Australia and reached number 18 on the Kent Music Report; its international version came out under the name Angel City. The sources available here don't name the guitars or amps, so the rig is a suggestion. Play the riffs with a loud, crunchy, Marshall-style tone on the bridge pickup and keep the rhythm tight and driving. No transcription could be checked, so no tuning is given.
Common Questions About the "Straight Jacket" Tone
What guitar did The Angels use on "Straight Jacket"?
The guitar on "Straight Jacket" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Straight Jacket" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Straight Jacket" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Straight Jacket" 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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