Guitar tone · country, rock
Big Thief guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Big Thief songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Flip Scipio Flipperkaster (custom Strat-style guitar) into Magnatone Twilighter.
Guitars Big Thief used
- Flip Scipio Flipperkaster (custom Strat-style guitar)1 song
- Collings SoCo Custom1 song
- Acoustic guitar (exact model not specified, likely vintage Martin or Gibson based on artist's known preferences for this era)1 song
Amps Big Thief used
- Magnatone Twilighter1 song
- Magnatone Twilighter 112 1x12" 22-watt Tube Combo Amp1 song
- None (studio mic'd acoustic, no amp used for distorted section; no evidence of electric guitar or amp on recording)1 song
3 Big Thief tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Masterpiece (2023 Remaster) · riff | 4 |
| Red Moon · riff | 3.5 |
| Velvet Ring · riff | 0 |
Get Big Thief's tone on your gear
Pick any Big Thief song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Big Thief use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Magnatone Twilighter (1 song), Magnatone Twilighter 112 1x12" 22-watt Tube Combo Amp (1 song), None (studio mic'd acoustic, no amp used for distorted section; no evidence of electric guitar or amp on recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Big Thief use?
Most often: Flip Scipio Flipperkaster (custom Strat-style guitar) (1 song), Collings SoCo Custom (1 song), Acoustic guitar (exact model not specified, likely vintage Martin or Gibson based on artist's known preferences for this era) (1 song).
How do I get Big Thief's tone on my amp?
Open any Big Thief song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.