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Riff Tone

You Probably Couldn't See for the Lights but You Were Staring Straight At Me

Arctic Monkeys

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Mexican Standard Stratocaster (Olympic White)
AmpVox AC30
PickupsFender Standard Stratocaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain6
bass5.5
mid7
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT 2

Notes

Studio recording, 2005-2006 era. Guitar and amp confirmed for album sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. Pro Co RAT 2 distortion pedal confirmed for this album era.

Tone Character(9)
tight and punchybright and articulateslightly grittymid-forward crunchclear note separationdynamic and percussivemodest amp breakupclassic British indie rock driveno audible modulation or time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff demands fast, tight strumming with precise muting and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Arctic Monkeys – Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard'BUDGET!' How To Sound Like You Probably Couldn't ... - YouTube

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