How to Dial In "City of Angels" by Yellowcard - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "City of Angels"
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 Better Days (2025). Better Days is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Yellowcard. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Vintera II '60s Telecaster through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100, the rig we use for Yellowcard's other songs from Better Days, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "City of Angels" Tone
What guitar did Yellowcard use on "City of Angels"?
The guitar on "City of Angels" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera II '60s Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "City of Angels" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, 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 "City of Angels" 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 of Angels" 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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