Riff Tone

Do I Wanna Know?

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarVox Starstream XII 12-String

AmpSelmer Zodiac Twin 30 (with Magnatone Custom 410 blended in studio)

PickupsVox single-coil pickups (stock on Starstream XII)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionCoopersonic Coopersonic Valveslapper Dual Valve Distortion

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

Notes

Studio recording, 2013, album 'AM'. The riff was tracked with the Vox Starstream XII 12-string through a Selmer Zodiac Twin 30, sometimes blended with a Magnatone Custom 410 for vibrato/reverb. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedpronounced midrange punchthick, harmonically rich low endslightly compressed and sustaininglush, splashy reverbsubtle tremolo movementarticulate note separationvintage overdrive character12-string shimmer with distortiongritty, modern rock edge

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight timing, dynamic control, and accuracy on a 12-string guitar, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Alex Turner | Equipboard Arctic Monkeys – AM - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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