Solo Tone

Dracula

Tame Impala

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Japanese Jaguar (likely CIJ/MIJ, as used by Kevin Parker on early Tame Impala recordings)

AmpVox AC30 (studio recording, as used by Kevin Parker on 'Lonerism' era, which includes 'Dracula')

PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb

fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown, likely Big Muff or similar)

modulationUnknown Modulation pedal (likely vibrato or chorus, model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2012 ('Lonerism' era). Gear inferred from era-specific interviews and pedalboard photos. No direct source confirms the exact guitar/amp for 'Dracula' solo, but Jaguar + Vox AC30 is the most documented studio setup for this period.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedthick, sustaining leadpsychedelic swirlingpronounced reverb tailmid-forward, not scoopedsinging sustainslightly lo-fi, vintagemodulated, warbly texturenot harsh, but aggressivedistinctly psychedelic

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique, especially in controlling fuzz dynamics and phrasing with heavy effects, but does not involve advanced speed or complex runs.

Sources

Tame Impala Pedalboard Guide!Tame Impala inspired :) : r/guitarpedals Tame Impala's pedalsboards from the Deezer session

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