Solo Tone

Body Paint

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Deluxe

AmpFender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976)

PickupsMini-humbuckers (stock on Les Paul Deluxe)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb4.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionCoopersonic Coopersonic Valveslapper Dual-Valve Distortion

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

Notes

Studio recording, 2022 (The Car album). Alex Turner used the Gibson Les Paul Deluxe for the solo section of 'Body Paint' as confirmed by Equipboard and multiple sources. The amp is a Fender Silverface Twin Reverb, which Turner is documented using for both recording and live performances during this era. No evidence of alternative amps or guitars for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

warm and vocal-likesmooth sustainslightly compressedopen and airy highsrich midrangeclear note separationtouch-sensitivearticulate single-note linescontrolled feedbacksinging lead presence

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, including expressive bends, vibrato, and dynamic control to achieve the vocal-like sustain and articulation. While not technically fast or complex, the tone and phrasing demand precision and feel.

Sources

Arctic Monkeys – Body Paint - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | Equipboard Alex Turner | Equipboard Tom Rowley | Equipboard Alex Turner | Equipboard (Silverface Twin Reverb)

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