Solo Tone

Do I Wanna Know?

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarVox Starstream XII 12-String

AmpSelmer Zodiac Twin 30 (with Magnatone amp blended in studio)

PickupsSingle-coil (stock Vox Starstream XII pickups)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb4.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionCoopersonic Coopersonic Valveslapper Dual-Valve Distortion

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

delayBoss Boss DM-1 Delay Machine

Notes

Studio recording, 2013 (AM album). Alex Turner used the Vox Starstream XII 12-string through a Selmer Zodiac Twin 30, often blended with a Magnatone amp for vibrato/reverb. The solo section features the same guitar/amp chain as the main riff, with additional effects for the solo. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo on the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturated crunchclear single-coil articulationslightly compressed sustainpronounced midrangerich harmonic overtonessubtle vibrato shimmerechoed delay repeatsroomy natural reverbchiming 12-string texturefocused, singing lead

Difficulty

The solo is moderately challenging due to the need for clean articulation on a 12-string with drive, precise timing for delay, and expressive phrasing, but does not require advanced technical skills.

Sources

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

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