Riff Tone

My Propeller

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarVox Starstream XII (12-string electric)

AmpVox AC30 Combo Amp

PickupsVox single-coil pickups (stock on Starstream XII)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionCoopersonic Coopersonic Valveslapper Dual-Valve Distortion

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble (or similar chorus pedal)

tremoloUnknown Tremolo pedal (model unknown, e.g., EHX Nano Pulsar)

Notes

Studio recording, 2009 (Humbug album). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources. Pedalboard evidence from Humbug sessions. Settings and effects are for the studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and modulatedwarm and swirlingmid-forward with definitionbright and articulateslightly compressedtremolo warbleclear note separationtwangy low endnot overly nasalfull-bodied

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing and clarity while managing multiple modulation effects, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Arctic Monkeys Amp Settings, Guitars, Pedals & Gear Guide Alex Turner | Equipboard Arctic Monkeys – Humbug - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard What Arctic Monkeys songs use a chorus effect? - Reddit

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