GuitarDistortedRiff
Arabella Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys · 2010s+ · rock
studio
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
Mids6.5
Bass5
Gain7
Reverb2.5
Treble8.5
Presence6
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