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Wilder Mind (Deluxe)
2015 3:41
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Mumford & Sons Folk Rock 2015 C major
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About The Wolf

From the 2015 album Wilder Mind, "The Wolf" marks a notable shift in sound for Mumford & Sons, leaning into electric guitar textures rather than the banjo-driven folk the band built their name on. In C major at a steady 120 BPM in E Standard tuning, the song sits in a comfortable range, but the challenge is in feel: capturing that driving, almost motorik pulse without letting the rhythm parts get stiff. The guitar work leans on sustained, reverb-washed chords and melodic lead fragments layered over a relentless groove, so right-hand consistency is as important as any individual note choice. Getting the dynamic swells right matters too, since the song builds in waves and a flat performance will miss its emotional core entirely. Use the Practice Toolbar to loop the transitional sections slowed down, since the shifts between restrained verses and the fuller chorus textures are where timing and touch really need to lock in. Folk Rock phrasing rewards players who leave space, and that patience is exactly what this track demands.

  • Played in E Standard tuning in C major, the song sits comfortably on the neck but demands careful attention to dynamic control across its building sections.
  • The guitar parts rely heavily on sustained, reverb-drenched chords, so tone shaping and pick attack consistency are the core technical focus.
  • At 120 BPM the pulse is steady, making it a useful track for locking in right-hand rhythm precision against a driving, even groove.

How to Play The Wolf

Tuning: E Standard · Key: C major · Tempo: 120 BPM

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 120 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Marcus Mumford uses this black Strat for clean rhythm work, leveraging its glassy single-coil snap to deliver articulate strumming passages that sit clearly in the band's dense arrangements. The instrument's bright character complements their indie folk foundation.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Winston Marshall's primary guitar, the Telecaster's cutting midrange and bridge pickup twang cut through the mix on tracks like 'The Wolf,' while its neck position softens for ambient passages, making it essential to Mumford Sons' signature electric tone.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Standard

Marshall deploys the Les Paul on heavier tracks for its thicker sustain and warmer drive, with PAF-style humbuckers providing compressed sustain in chorus sections without over-saturation, balancing the band's acoustic roots with electric muscle.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

The Custom's robust humbucker tone offers Marshall an alternative for thick, sustained lead passages and heavy rhythmic sections, delivering the warmer, fuller character needed when the band moves away from their folk-driven sensibilities.

Fender Deluxe Reverb
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Fender Deluxe Reverb

Used in studio sessions, the Deluxe Reverb's rounder, warmer clean tones and natural reverb complement Mumford Sons' atmospheric approach, set just below breakup to allow organic dynamics and volume-driven gain control.

Vox AC30
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Vox AC30

This amp became the band's live workhorse, prized for its chiming, harmonically rich clean breakup and natural overdriven response that defines their British indie-rock character, especially when paired with dotted-eighth delay effects.

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