Distorted Tone

Crying Lightning

Arctic Monkeys

Bassrock2000s

Original Gear

BassFender Precision Bass

AmpAmpeg SVT Classic (studio, likely with DI blend)

PickupsSplit single-coil (P-Bass)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

presence6

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Unspecified Overdrive/Fuzz (studio, likely analog pedal or amp drive)

Notes

Studio recording, 2009 (Humbug era); Nick O'Malley on bass; evidence points to P-Bass with pick, amp likely Ampeg SVT or similar classic tube head, possibly DI blend.

Tone Character(10)

thick and grittyaggressive pick attackgrowly midrangeboosted high midscontrolled overdrivepunchy and forwardslightly compresseddark and warmnot overly fuzzyarticulate note definition

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive pick playing and control of note clarity under moderate overdrive. The main challenge is maintaining punch and articulation in a dense mix.

Sources

Crying Lightning Bass Tone - Reddit Arctic Monkeys Gear & Sound: Guitar, Amps and Studio Magic Explained Crying Lightning Bass Tone : r/arcticmonkeys

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