Solo Tone

My Propeller

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Mexican Standard, as used by Alex Turner on 'Humbug')

AmpOrange AD30HTC (studio amp for 'Humbug' era, confirmed for Alex Turner and Jamie Cook)

PickupsSingle-coil (stock Fender Stratocaster pickups)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT 2

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

wahMorley Wah pedal (model unknown, likely Morley Pro Series II)

Notes

Studio recording, 2009 ('Humbug' album). Gear inferred from era and multiple sources referencing Stratocaster and Orange amps for this period. Solo section uses neck pickup and additional gain/distortion pedals. No evidence of other guitars or amps for this part.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturated lead soundpronounced midrange bitewarm neck pickup characterslightly compressed sustainclear note articulationaudible analog-style delay repeatstouch of room ambiencenot overly scooped or harshdynamic response to pickingslight top-end roll-off

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique due to expressive wah use, managing stacked overdrive/distortion, and maintaining clarity with delay repeats. Timing and dynamic control are essential for the phrasing and effect transitions.