How to Dial In "Big Sky" by Orville Peck - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Big Sky"
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 Pony (2019). Pony is the debut studio album by South African country musician Orville Peck, released on March 22, 2019 by Sub Pop. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6136T White Falcon through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Orville Peck's other songs from Pony, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Big Sky" Tone
What guitar did Orville Peck use on "Big Sky"?
The guitar on "Big Sky" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6136T White Falcon above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Big Sky" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 5. 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 "Big Sky" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Big Sky" 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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