Riff Tone

Teddy Picker

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1970s model, as seen in 'Teddy Picker' recording footage)

AmpSelmer Zodiac Twin 30 combo amp

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording, 2006-2007 (Favourite Worst Nightmare sessions). Amp and pedalboard confirmed via music video and Equipboard. Riff section uses Telecaster into Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 with TS808 Tube Screamer for overdrive. Jamie Cook may have used a Selmer Futurama Bassist Major for rhythm layering, but main riff is Alex Turner.

Tone Character(10)

biting and mid-forwardtight and percussive attackslightly compressed overdrivearticulate single-coil clarityBritish combo amp edgedynamic pick responsepunchy and present midsmodest amp reverb for spaceno modulation or time-based effects in riffclassic indie/post-punk drive

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and tight rhythmic control, but uses straightforward fretting and no advanced techniques, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Alex Turner - Equipboard Alex Turner | Equipboard Jamie Cook - Equipboard

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