Riff Tone
Mind Mischief
Tame Impala
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or Mexican, stock single coils, as used by Kevin Parker on Lonerism)
AmpFender solid-state combo amp (model not definitively confirmed, but small Fender amp referenced in covers and forums; likely a Champion or Frontman series)
PickupsFender single-coil Strat pickups (stock)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phaser (vintage)
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp Compressor
fuzzDunlop Dunlop Fuzz Face (likely silicon version, no white smile)
overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
vibratoDiamond Diamond Vibrato
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown, possibly Boss RV-5 or amp reverb)
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Lonerism era). Kevin Parker is known for recording all instruments himself in the studio. Gear is based on forum consensus, pedal chains from covers, and audible effects. No official studio documentation for exact amp model or settings.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated fuzzswirling, psychedelic modulationpronounced reverb washcompressed sustainmid-heavy, not scoopedfuzzy, almost synth-like attackvibrato shimmerarticulate but not harshslightly lo-fi texturedynamic, swirling movement
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing and muting to keep clarity under heavy fuzz and modulation. While not technically advanced, the combination of effects and rhythmic precision makes it moderately challenging.
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or Mexican, stock single coils, as used by Kevin Parker on Lonerism)
AmpFender solid-state combo amp (model not definitively confirmed, but small Fender amp referenced in covers and forums; likely a Champion or Frontman series)
PickupsFender single-coil Strat pickups (stock)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phaser (vintage)
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp Compressor
fuzzDunlop Dunlop Fuzz Face (likely silicon version, no white smile)
overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
vibratoDiamond Diamond Vibrato
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown, possibly Boss RV-5 or amp reverb)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Lonerism era). Kevin Parker is known for recording all instruments himself in the studio. Gear is based on forum consensus, pedal chains from covers, and audible effects. No official studio documentation for exact amp model or settings.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated fuzzswirling, psychedelic modulationpronounced reverb washcompressed sustainmid-heavy, not scoopedfuzzy, almost synth-like attackvibrato shimmerarticulate but not harshslightly lo-fi texturedynamic, swirling movement
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing and muting to keep clarity under heavy fuzz and modulation. While not technically advanced, the combination of effects and rhythmic precision makes it moderately challenging.
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