Solo Tone

Loser

Tame Impala

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar (likely Japanese reissue, as used by Kevin Parker in studio)

AmpVox AC30 (studio recording, typical for Tame Impala solos)

PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb4.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown, likely Big Muff or Tone Bender style)

phaserUnknown Phaser pedal (model unknown, likely Small Stone or Phase 90 style)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or tape-style)

Notes

Studio recording, 2024 release. Gear inferred from Kevin Parker's known studio setup for Tame Impala and typical solo tones. No direct source for 'Loser' solo, but consistent with Parker's established recording approach.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturated fuzzpsychedelic sustainmid-forward lead tonebright and articulate highsslightly compressed attacksinging sustainvintage fuzz characterarticulate note separationmodulated ambiencespacious studio feel

Difficulty

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

Sources

Tame Impala inspired :) : r/guitarpedals Does any know Kevin's Vox amp settings : r/TameImpala

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