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The recording
The track was produced by Greg Kurstin for the 2019 album 'GIRL.' The recording features a clean, highly polished production typical of modern Nashville country-pop, focusing on a direct acoustic guitar sound that highlights the melodic riff while leaving space for Morris's vocal delivery and the supportive rhythm section.
Tuning Standard
Signal chain
Original gear
Gibson Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Guitar · Riff
Maren Morris is known for playing Gibson Hummingbird and Dove models; the studio recording utilizes a professional acoustic-electric capture.
Universal Audio/Various Studio Compressor (Plugin/Outboard)
Pedal · Riff
Essential for the 'clean' riff tone, providing the snap and consistent level of the fingerstyle performance.
Neve/API (Studio Standard) Direct Box / Console Preamp
Amp · Riff
The signal is recorded DI to maintain the pristine acoustic clarity required for the riff.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
What gear was used for the The Bones guitar tone?
The available research points to Gibson Acoustic-Electric Guitar into Neve/API (Studio Standard) Direct Box / Console Preamp. The full reported signal chain and evidence links are listed on this page.
Are the original The Bones 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 The Bones in?
The current research record lists Standard. ToneTwin keeps corrections open when reliable accounts disagree.
How do I recreate the The Bones 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.
