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Fluorescent Adolescent Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Bronco (vintage, likely late 1960s/early 1970s, single-coil pickup)
Pickups
Fender single-coil (stock Bronco pickup)
Amp
Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 (British combo amp, 1960s)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (Fender Bronco only has one bridge single-coil)
Studio recording, 2006-2007 (Favourite Worst Nightmare sessions). Alex Turner is confirmed to have used his Fender Bronco into a Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 for the clean rhythm/riff sections. Sometimes a Magnatone Custom 410 was blended in the studio, but the Selmer is the primary amp for the clean tone. No evidence of pedal use for the clean riff section; reverb and vibrato available on the amp.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain0
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- bright and chimey
- clean with slight breakup
- articulate single-coil clarity
- punchy attack
- slightly compressed
- dynamic response
- British amp sparkle
- tight low end
- open and airy highs
- minimal sustain