How to Dial In "My Bones" by The Pretty Reckless - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "My Bones"
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 Death by Rock and Roll (2021). Death by Rock and Roll is a studio album by the American rock band the Pretty Reckless, released on 12 February 2021 by Fearless Records. The album's personnel list credits Ben Phillips on lead guitar and Taylor Momsen on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for The Pretty Reckless' other songs from Death by Rock and Roll, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "My Bones" Tone
What guitar did The Pretty Reckless use on "My Bones"?
The guitar on "My Bones" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "My Bones" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "My Bones" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "My Bones" 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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