Solo Tone
Dangerous Animals
Arctic Monkeys
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely American Vintage or Classic Player, as used by Alex Turner on 'Humbug')
AmpVox AC30 (most commonly used by Alex Turner for 'Humbug' studio sessions)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionCoopersonic Coopersonic Valveslapper Dual-Valve Distortion
boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp
wahMorley Morley Pro Series II Wah
Notes
Studio recording, 2009. Gear confirmed for 'Humbug' era; pedalboard photos and multiple sources confirm Jazzmaster and Vox AC30 pairing. Pedals confirmed for studio use on this album and song.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedpronounced midrange bitewah-filtered sweepdynamic and touch-sensitiveslightly compressedclear note separationharmonic-rich sustainaggressive upper midsarticulate pick attackvintage-voiced overdrive
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to expressive wah pedal use, dynamic picking, and maintaining note clarity with a saturated tone. Phrasing and timing are important for the solo's feel.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely American Vintage or Classic Player, as used by Alex Turner on 'Humbug')
AmpVox AC30 (most commonly used by Alex Turner for 'Humbug' studio sessions)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionCoopersonic Coopersonic Valveslapper Dual-Valve Distortion
boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp
wahMorley Morley Pro Series II Wah
Notes
Studio recording, 2009. Gear confirmed for 'Humbug' era; pedalboard photos and multiple sources confirm Jazzmaster and Vox AC30 pairing. Pedals confirmed for studio use on this album and song.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedpronounced midrange bitewah-filtered sweepdynamic and touch-sensitiveslightly compressedclear note separationharmonic-rich sustainaggressive upper midsarticulate pick attackvintage-voiced overdrive
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to expressive wah pedal use, dynamic picking, and maintaining note clarity with a saturated tone. Phrasing and timing are important for the solo's feel.
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