Solo Tone

It Is Not Meant to Be

Tame Impala

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Roadhouse Stratocaster (likely 2000s Mexican model, as used by Kevin Parker on Innerspeaker)

AmpVox AC30 (studio, Innerspeaker era, as per interviews and studio photos)

PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

phaserElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Bad Stone Phaser

delayBoss Boss DM-2W Waza Craft Delay

chorusBoss Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus

compressionKeeley Keeley C4 4-Knob Compressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2010, Innerspeaker album. Kevin Parker recorded all guitars himself. Gear is based on era-accurate interviews and pedalboard photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

swirling and lush modulationglassy, clear Stratocaster highsslightly compressed attackambient, psychedelic spacesinging, melodic lead linestouch-sensitive dynamicspresent midrangeanalog warmthmodulated solo texturedelicate sustain

Difficulty

The solo is intermediate due to its expressive phrasing, use of effects, and need for dynamic touch, but does not require advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

Potent Pairings: How to Sound Like Tame Impala On Guitar Tame Impala (Live from Wave House) GEAR ID

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