Tone Settings for Re:Stacks by Bon Iver (guitar and amp)

1. Volume

• Keep the volume at a moderate level to maintain dynamics and subtlety.
• Allow room for fingerpicking to breathe in quieter passages.

2. Tone

• Go for a warm, natural acoustic tone with minimal brightness.
• Roll off high frequencies slightly if using a built-in pickup or mic.
• Prioritize clarity and warmth in the midrange frequencies.

3. Pickup Selector

• If using an acoustic-electric guitar, opt for the piezo position or blended mic/piezo setting for a natural, transparent sound.
• Avoid using magnetic pickups or modeling tones that color the sound too much.

4. Humbucker or Single Coil Preferred?

• Neither is preferred for this track, as it’s originally performed on acoustic guitar.
• If using an electric guitar out of necessity, choose single coils for their clarity and lighter touch—but an acoustic is always best.

5. Ideal Guitar Type

• An acoustic guitar with a rich, midrange-focused voice is ideal.
• Smaller body styles like OMs, 000s, or parlors can add intimacy and warmth.
• Use fingerstyle technique with bare fingers instead of picks to stay true to the softness of the original performance.

• Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar: Rich, warm tone ideal for fingerpicking style.
• LR Baggs Anthem Pickup System: Natural-sounding acoustic amplification with minimal feedback.
• TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb: Adds subtle ambient depth for solo acoustic parts.
• Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner: Reliable tuning on a pedalboard for alternate tunings.
• Ernie Ball VP Jr. Volume Pedal: Smooth volume swells to mimic the dynamic nuances of the original track.
• Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Strings (Light): Balanced tone and longevity for acoustic fingerstyle play.

• Use fingerpicking with a light touch for dynamic control.
• Keep nylon or phosphor bronze strings fresh for warmth and clarity.
• Set low-medium action to allow subtle expression and avoid buzz.
• Roll off highs slightly on EQ to emulate tape warmth.
• Favor the neck pickup on electric-acoustic setups for softness.
• Apply light reverb and minimal compression for natural resonance.
• Maintain consistent picking hand placement near the sound hole.
• Avoid aggressive attack; prioritize tonal intimacy.
• Mute unused strings to reduce sympathetic overtones.
• Tune slightly flat if needed to match original recording feel.