Solo Tone

Loser

Tame Impala

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSquier J Mascis Jazzmaster

AmpVox AC30H2 combo

PickupsSquier J Mascis Jazzmaster stock pickups (P90-style single coils)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayMXR MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay

reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb

phaserElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Small Stone (V4)

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Guitar and amp inferred from Kevin Parker's typical studio setup for clean tones and visible gear in recent Tame Impala sessions. No direct evidence for 'Loser' solo, but Jazzmaster and AC30 are the most consistently documented for clean/psychedelic sections.

Tone Character(10)

lush and etherealcrisp and melodicswirling ambiencedreamy and atmosphericshimmering highswarm and smoothbright and articulateexpressive midrangeairy top endtouch-sensitive

Difficulty

The solo demands intermediate-level control over clean phrasing, subtle modulation, and timing with ambient effects, but does not require advanced technical skills or speed.

Sources

Tame Impala Members, Gear & Sound Tame Impala: Psych Wunderkind Kevin Parker - Premier Guitar

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