Solo Tone

Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Memphis 1959 ES-335TD

AmpSelmer Zodiac Twin 30 (studio recording, 2013, sometimes blended with Magnatone Custom 410)

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'AM' (2013). Jamie Cook played the solo. Gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. No evidence of Tom Rowley on recording. No evidence of third-party pedals on studio track.

Tone Character(10)

tight, focused midrange punchslightly saturated, compressed solo toneclear note separationarticulate attackslapback delay ambiencenot overly fuzzy or high-gainwarm, rounded sustainpresent but not harsh treblestudio double-tracking thicknessdynamic response to picking

Difficulty

The solo requires moderate technical skill, mainly in timing and articulation, but does not involve fast runs or advanced techniques.

Sources

Arctic Monkeys – AM - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Alex Turner | Equipboard Arctic Monkeys - Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? | Andy Guitar

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