Solo Tone
Knee Socks
Arctic Monkeys
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s reissue, as used by Alex Turner during AM sessions)
AmpFender '65 Twin Reverb
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationFulltone Fulltone Mini DejaVibe Stereo
boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp
Notes
Studio recording, 2013 (AM album). Gear confirmed for AM era and 'Knee Socks' by Equipboard and pedalboard photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. All effects and amp are from studio session, not live.
Tone Character(10)
swirling modulationliquid, smooth lead toneclear articulationslightly compressed sustainwarm, rounded highstouch of amp breakupdynamic pick attackstudio claritymodulation swirl is prominentnot high-gain, but saturated
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level control of phrasing and timing, especially to maintain clarity through the modulation effect and to execute smooth melodic lines with dynamic picking.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s reissue, as used by Alex Turner during AM sessions)
AmpFender '65 Twin Reverb
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationFulltone Fulltone Mini DejaVibe Stereo
boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp
Notes
Studio recording, 2013 (AM album). Gear confirmed for AM era and 'Knee Socks' by Equipboard and pedalboard photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. All effects and amp are from studio session, not live.
Tone Character(10)
swirling modulationliquid, smooth lead toneclear articulationslightly compressed sustainwarm, rounded highstouch of amp breakupdynamic pick attackstudio claritymodulation swirl is prominentnot high-gain, but saturated
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level control of phrasing and timing, especially to maintain clarity through the modulation effect and to execute smooth melodic lines with dynamic picking.
Knee Socks settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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