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Arabella Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys · 2010s+ · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
Gretsch G6128T-62 Duo Jet
Pickups
Gretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp
Fender '65 Twin Reverb
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2013 (AM album). Guitar and amp confirmed for AM era and likely used on 'Arabella' riff. No evidence of baritone or other guitars for the main riff. Pedalboard for studio not fully documented, but distortion/fuzz is clearly present. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and available forum info.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
5
Gain
7
Reverb
2.5
Treble
8.5
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Coopersonic Valveslapper Dual-Valve Distortion · distortion

Gretsch G6128T-62 Duo Jet → Coopersonic Valveslapper Dual-Valve Distortion → Fender '65 Twin Reverb (spring reverb on)

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Tone Character

  • thick and fuzzy
  • tight and punchy
  • mid-forward
  • aggressive attack
  • clear note separation
  • slightly compressed
  • British-inspired crunch
  • dynamic response
  • touch of amp reverb
  • articulate, not muddy

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct studio pedalboard photo or interview for 'Arabella' riff; pedal and amp settings estimated based on genre, era, and forum consensus.
  • ⚠️Guitar and amp models are highly likely but not 100% confirmed for this exact track section; live gear and studio gear may differ.
  • ⚠️Pedal models inferred from era and audible tone; no explicit studio documentation.
  • ⚠️Settings are averaged/estimated from forum posts and typical usage for this genre/amp.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Alex Turner’s 'Arabella' riff tone is a thick, mid-forward British crunch with clear attack, likely from a Vox or Orange amp with moderate gain, strong mids, and balanced bass/treble. The production is dry with minimal reverb, matching the album’s punchy, vintage-inspired rock sound.

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