Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Skinny Love settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Bon Iver · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bon Iver "Skinny Love" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the US Deluxe Nrm amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 1, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-08-25
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Nrm
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet with a 12" speaker
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 1
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1reverbRoom ReverbMix 4 · Decay 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a percussive fingerstyle attack to mimic the original's intimate feel.
- Focus on maintaining a soft dynamic to capture the vulnerable essence of the riff.
- Experiment with light palm muting to control resonance and enhance clarity.
The original rig
What Bon Iver used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- National Duolian steel-bodied resonator, tuned open-C (C-G-C-G-C-C low to high)
- Amp
- None — direct mic, no amplifier in the chain
- Gain
- 1
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Skinny Love adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bon Iver's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Neural DSP Quad Cortex for Skinny Love?
Use the US Deluxe Nrm (clean channel) with Drive 1, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Room Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for Skinny Love?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Bon Iver use on Skinny Love?
Guitar: National Duolian steel-bodied resonator, tuned open-C (C-G-C-G-C-C low to high). Amp: None — direct mic, no amplifier in the chain.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.