Riff Tone
Elephant
Tame Impala
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSquier J Mascis Jazzmaster
AmpFender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue
PickupsDuncan Designed JM-V single coils
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzDeath By Audio Death By Audio Fuzz War
compressionMXR MXR M102 Dyna Comp
vibratoDiamond Diamond Vibrato v1
delayBoss Boss DD-20 Giga Delay
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Lonerism album). Gear confirmed via Equipboard and pedalboard photos from the era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section. All gear listed is for the studio recording of the riff section only.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated fuzzmid-heavy, compressed attacksustained, woolly distortionpsychedelic, vintage-inspired fuzztight, punchy rhythmslightly scooped but present midsaggressive, biting top enddense, wall-of-sound texturefuzzy, almost synth-like sustaincrunchy, percussive riffing
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically driving but not technically complex, requiring tight timing and control of heavy fuzz to avoid muddiness. Palm muting and dynamic control are key.
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Original Gear
GuitarSquier J Mascis Jazzmaster
AmpFender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue
PickupsDuncan Designed JM-V single coils
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzDeath By Audio Death By Audio Fuzz War
compressionMXR MXR M102 Dyna Comp
vibratoDiamond Diamond Vibrato v1
delayBoss Boss DD-20 Giga Delay
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Lonerism album). Gear confirmed via Equipboard and pedalboard photos from the era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section. All gear listed is for the studio recording of the riff section only.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated fuzzmid-heavy, compressed attacksustained, woolly distortionpsychedelic, vintage-inspired fuzztight, punchy rhythmslightly scooped but present midsaggressive, biting top enddense, wall-of-sound texturefuzzy, almost synth-like sustaincrunchy, percussive riffing
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically driving but not technically complex, requiring tight timing and control of heavy fuzz to avoid muddiness. Palm muting and dynamic control are key.
Elephant settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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