How to Dial In "Bad Vibrations" by The Black Angels - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bad Vibrations"
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 Phosphene Dream (2010). Phosphene Dream is the third album from rock band the Black Angels. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Rickenbacker 330 through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the rig we use for The Black Angels' other songs from Phosphene Dream, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Bad Vibrations" Tone
What guitar did The Black Angels use on "Bad Vibrations"?
The guitar on "Bad Vibrations" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 330 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Bad Vibrations" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, 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 "Bad Vibrations" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bad Vibrations" 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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