Riff Tone

Love Is a Laserquest

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarVox Starstream XII (12-string electric)

AmpUnknown (likely Fender or Vox combo, model not confirmed for studio recording)

PickupsVox Starstream XII single coils

Amp Settings

gain4

bass5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2011. The main riff tone is shaped by the Vox Starstream XII's onboard effects and 12-string configuration. No direct confirmation of amp model for the studio version; live versions sometimes use Fender or Vox amps.

Tone Character(10)

chiming and janglylush and layeredclear and articulateslightly overdriven edgewarm midrange presencerich harmonic contentsubtle modulationfull-bodiednot overly compresseddistinct 12-string shimmer

Difficulty

The riff requires precise arpeggiated picking and even dynamics on a 12-string electric, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.

Sources

Arctic Monkeys Amp Settings, Guitars, Pedals & Gear Guide How do i get the arctic monkeys tone on guitar? : r/Music - Reddit

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