How to Dial In "Wordless Chorus" by My Morning Jacket - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Wordless Chorus"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Z (2005). A bouncy, rhythmic groove with guitar colour around the vocal. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp to a medium crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Wordless Chorus" Tone
What guitar did My Morning Jacket use on "Wordless Chorus"?
The guitar on "Wordless Chorus" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Wordless Chorus" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Wordless Chorus" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Wordless Chorus" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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