How to Dial In "Like an Angel" by Yngwie Malmsteen - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Like an Angel"
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 Facing the Animal (1998). A neoclassical-flavored track with Yngwie Malmsteen's fast, fluid lead playing. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue stands in. Set the amp high-gain and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Like an Angel" Tone
What guitar did Yngwie Malmsteen use on "Like an Angel"?
The guitar on "Like an Angel" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Like an Angel" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Like an Angel" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Like an Angel" 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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