Solo Tone

Arabella

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch G6128T Duo Jet (likely, as used by Alex Turner on 'AM' sessions and seen live for 'Arabella')

AmpFender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976)

PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionCoopersonic Coopersonic Valveslapper Dual-Valve Distortion

delayBoss Boss DM-1 Delay Machine

Notes

Studio recording, 2013; Alex Turner tracked main solos on 'AM' with the Gretsch Duo Jet and Twin Reverb; pedalboard included Coopersonic Valveslapper for heavy drive and Boss DM-1 Delay for solos. Tom Rowley replicates this live but was not on the original recording.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedsinging sustainpronounced midrange bitetight low endslightly scooped but present midsaggressive attackclear note separation under gainaudible analog delay repeatscrisp, articulate pick attackclassic rock/stoner rock fuzz character

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of bends, slides, and vibrato at moderate tempo, with the added challenge of playing cleanly through heavy fuzz and delay repeats.

Sources

Arctic Monkeys – AM - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Alex Turner | Equipboard Arctic Monkeys – R U Mine? / Electricity - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | Equipboard Alex Turner | Equipboard (pedals)

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