EVH 5150 settings
Archangel settings for EVH 5150
Kevin Sherwood, Elena Siegman, Malukah, Clark S. Nova & darren cesca · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kevin Sherwood, Elena Siegman, Malukah, Clark S. Nova & darren cesca "Archangel" solo tone on a EVH 5150, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-05-31
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
EVH 5150 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Bright
- 1
- Crunch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on precise finger positioning for clarity in fast runs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack and sustain.
- Incorporate slight bends on sustained notes for expressiveness.
Riff settings
updated 2026-05-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
EVH 5150 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Resonance
- 6
- Bright
- 1
- Crunch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use fast alternate picking to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper attack.
The original rig
What Kevin Sherwood, Elena Siegman, Malukah, Clark S. Nova & darren cesca used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your EVH 5150 actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown (likely mid/high-gain solidbody electric, possibly ESP or Schecter, based on Kevin Sherwood's typical choices for Zombies tracks)
- Amp
- Unknown (likely high-gain amp such as Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar, based on genre and artist's typical tones)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Archangel adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Kevin Sherwood, Elena Siegman, Malukah, Clark S. Nova & darren cesca's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best EVH 5150 settings for Archangel?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Archangel?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Kevin Sherwood, Elena Siegman, Malukah, Clark S. Nova & darren cesca use on Archangel?
Guitar: Unknown (likely mid/high-gain solidbody electric, possibly ESP or Schecter, based on Kevin Sherwood's typical choices for Zombies tracks). Amp: Unknown (likely high-gain amp such as Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar, based on genre and artist's typical tones).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Archangel on other amps
Popular songs on the EVH 5150
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) · Deftones
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.