Harry Styles
Fine Line · 2019
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
Adore You was recorded during the sessions for Harry Styles' sophomore album, Fine Line (2019). The song was co-written and produced by Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson, with Mitchell Rowland playing guitar. Given the collaborative, organic environment favored by the producers, the guitar tone was crafted to complement the track's funk-pop rhythm section, utilizing classic recording techniques to ensure it sat well within the dense, layered production.
Tuning
StandardRecording Signal Chain · 3 items
Stratocaster
Fender
Lead/Rhythm instrument
Single-coil pickups provide the necessary snap and clarity.
CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Boss
Dynamics
Commonly used in Mitch Rowland's board for studio cleans; essential for pop sustain.
Vintage Tube Combo
Various
Amplification
Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson utilized a mix of vintage-style combos consistent with the clean, chimey tone of the album.
Tone Characteristics
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