Solo Tone

Cornerstone

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s, as used by Alex Turner on 'Humbug')

AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

modulationUnknown Rotary/Chorus effect (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2009. Gear based on 'Humbug' era pedalboard and amp photos; Jazzmaster confirmed for this period. No evidence of live/tour gear being used on the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

warm and roundedclear melodic leadslightly overdriventouch-sensitivemodest sustainarticulate note separationsubtle delay repeatsnot heavily compressednot fuzzy or high-gainslight modulation/rotary shimmer

Difficulty

The solo is melodic and expressive but not technically demanding; the main challenges are phrasing, timing with delay, and achieving smooth note transitions.

Sources

Alex Turner | Equipboard Arctic Monkeys – Humbug - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Give Me An Arctic Monkeys Song And I'll Tell You What ...

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