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The recording
Recorded in 2006 with producer Tony Hoffer, the guitars were overdubbed using click tracks, with the rhythm parts captured through a Vox AC15 that provides the bright, chime‑like clean tone heard throughout the verses. Lead lines were given a subtle edge with a low‑gain Tube Screamer overdrive before being blended back into the mix.
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Signal chain
Reported gear
Unknown Electric Guitar
Guitar
Luke Pritchard’s rhythm and lead parts were recorded with an electric guitar, though the exact make has not been publicly disclosed.
Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Overdrive Pedal
A subtle overdrive from an Ibanez Tube Screamer (TS9) was used on the lead lines to add a warm, mid‑range boost without sacrificing the clean chime of the Vox.
Vox AC15
Amp
The clean, bright tone that defines the verses comes from a Vox AC15, whose characteristic British voicing adds sparkle and a gentle breakup when pushed.
Alternatives
Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster
Modern equivalent · for the Unknown Electric Guitar
Vox AC15
Still made · for the Vox AC15
Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Still made · for the Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Practical playing approach
Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.
- 1.Set the guitar’s tone knob around 6–7 and select the bridge pickup for a bright, jangly sound.
- 2.Push the Vox AC15 just into breakup, using the Top Boost channel for extra sparkle.
- 3.Double‑track the lead guitar and pan each take slightly left/right for width.
- 4.Apply a modest amount of reverb to give the guitars a spacious, airy feel.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
What gear was used for the Naïve guitar tone?
The available research points to Unknown Electric Guitar into Vox AC15. The full reported signal chain and evidence links are listed on this page.
Are the original Naïve amp settings documented?
Exact historical knob positions are not reliably documented for most recordings. ToneTwin does not publish generated values as studio fact; it creates playable settings only for the amp and pedals a player selects.
What tuning is Naïve in?
The current research record lists Standard (E A D G B E). ToneTwin keeps corrections open when reliable accounts disagree.
How do I recreate the Naïve tone on my own gear?
Use the reported pickup, gain character, effects and signal-chain order as the target, then translate that target to your equipment. The matcher models controls for your selected rig rather than copying undocumented studio numbers.
Researched and reviewed by the ToneTwin Research Team.
