Riff Tone

R U Mine?

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch G6128T-62 Duo Jet (1962)

AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp

PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionCoopersonic Coopersonic Valveslapper Duel Valve Distortion

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

Notes

Studio recording, 2012. Guitar and amp confirmed for 'R U Mine?' riff section. No evidence of other guitars or amps used for this part in the studio. Pedalboard details for this specific recording are not fully confirmed; most info is from live/tour setups.

Tone Character(10)

gritty and punchytight and percussivearticulate and definedwarm midrangeslightly compresseddynamic pick attackclear note separationBritish-style crunchnot overly saturatedaggressive but controlled

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing, dynamic control, and clean articulation at a moderate tempo, making it challenging for intermediate players but not technically advanced.

Sources

Arctic Monkeys – AM - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Alex Turner | Equipboard

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