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Dance Little Liar

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s reissue, as used by Alex Turner during Humbug sessions)
AmpVox AC30 (studio, as used on Humbug sessions)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahMorley Morley Pro Series II Wah
fuzzCornell Cornell The First Fuzz
delayDanelectro Danelectro Reel Echo

Notes

Studio recording, 2009, Humbug album. Gear confirmed for album era and visible in studio photos. Settings estimated based on typical Jazzmaster → Vox AC30 setup for this song and era. Pedalboard evidence from Equipboard and forum discussions.

Tone Character(10)
ambient and atmosphericdark and moodyspooky ambient effectslightly modulated repeatscrunchy but not high-gainsmooth sustainlush delay trailswah-inflected phrasingfuzzy edge to attackfull-bodied low end

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate technique due to the need for precise timing with delay, expressive use of wah, and dynamic control to maintain the ambient, atmospheric feel. Effect layering and pedal management add to the challenge.

Sources

Arctic Monkeys – Humbug - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardHow to get 5 inspirational sounds from your delay pedal | Guitar WorldBeen trying to find 'Dance Little Liar' intro tone and I think ...Give Me An Arctic Monkeys Song And I'll Tell You What ...Humbug/Dance Little Liar sound : r/arcticmonkeys

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