Tone Settings for She Talks to Angels by The Black Crowes (guitar and amp)

1. Volume

• Set volume to 75–90% for a natural, dynamic acoustic sound
• Ensure any preamp/gain settings (if using acoustic-electric) are not overly driven

2. Tone

• Dial tone knob to a neutral or slightly warmer setting (around 60–75%)
• If using an acoustic-electric guitar, slightly roll off highs to avoid harshness

3. Pickup Selector

• Not applicable for pure acoustic guitars
• If using acoustic-electric with multiple pickups, favor soundboard or piezo pickup blend for natural acoustic tone

4. Humbucker or Single Coil Preferred?

• Neither – best tone comes from a pure acoustic guitar
• If you’re using a semi-acoustic or live setting, a humbucker-style acoustic pickup may reduce noise while maintaining warmth

5. Ideal Guitar Type Which is an Acoustic

• Choose a large-bodied acoustic – preferably dreadnought or jumbo for full, resonant tone
• 12-string acoustic guitars closely match the recorded tone on “She Talks to Angels”
• Use phosphor bronze strings for rich mids and clarity

• Gibson Les Paul Standard: Warm, rich tone suited for bluesy rock feel of the song
• Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar: Ideal for the acoustic intro and verses
• Fender Twin Reverb Amp: Clean tube-driven sound with natural reverb
• Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer: Adds mild overdrive for electric parts without overpowering
• Cry Baby Wah Pedal: Useful for expressive lead fills in solo sections
• Boss RV-6 Reverb Pedal: Adds ambient depth, especially useful in electric overdubs
• Ernie Ball 10-46 Strings: Balanced feel and tone for both rhythm and lead work
• Planet Waves Guitar Capo: Essential for achieving correct tuning and voicing in open-G sections

• Use open G tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) for authentic tone.
• Select a mid-gain acoustic simulator or clean amp modeler when using electric guitar.
• Use a high-quality acoustic guitar for natural resonance and clarity.
• Pick lightly with fingers or use a thin pick for a soft attack.
• Add light room reverb to simulate live acoustic space.
• EQ settings: slightly cut mids, boost highs for sparkle and lows for body.
• Avoid heavy compression to preserve dynamic range.
• Use 80/20 bronze strings for brighter acoustic tone.
• Capo on the 2nd fret to match original key if not using open tuning.
• Layer subtle double-tracking for a fuller chorus tone if recording.