Solo Tone

Crying Lightning

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Starcaster Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar

AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp

PickupsFender Wide Range Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co Rat

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

Notes

Studio recording, 2009. Jamie Cook is seen using the Fender Starcaster in the official video for 'Crying Lightning.' The Vox AC30 is confirmed as a primary amp for the 'Humbug' era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedpronounced midrangetight and focusedsinging sustainslightly compressedharmonic-rich distortionarticulate note separationcrunchy and aggressiveclear pick attackmodern alternative rock solo sound

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technical skill, with fast picking, accurate bends, and rhythmic precision, but does not involve advanced techniques like sweep picking or tapping.

Sources

Arctic Monkeys – Crying Lightning - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | Equipboard Alex Turner | Equipboard Crying Lightning Pedals? : r/arcticmonkeys - Reddit Arctic Monkeys – Humbug - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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