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Knee Socks Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys · 2010s+ · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Jazzmaster
Pickups
Fender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp
Selmer Zodiac Twin 30
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2013 (AM album). Alex Turner used the Fender Jazzmaster into a Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 for the main riff. Pedals confirmed from studio-era pedalboard. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
5
Reverb
3
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • Fulltone Mini DejaVibe Stereo · modulation
  • MXR Micro Amp · boost

Fender Jazzmaster → MXR Micro Amp → Fulltone Mini DejaVibe Stereo → Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 (spring reverb on)

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Tone Character

  • tight and punchy
  • slightly gritty edge-of-breakup
  • clear note separation
  • articulate attack
  • modulated shimmer
  • subtle phase/vibe movement
  • present midrange
  • not overly saturated
  • dynamic response to picking
  • slightly compressed

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp settings for 'Knee Socks' found; values estimated based on typical Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 settings for modern rock and era.
  • ⚠️Pedal models confirmed from multiple sources for AM era, but exact knob settings not found.
  • ⚠️Pickup position inferred from tone and typical usage for riff section.
  • ⚠️Some sources mention Fender Twin Reverb and Magnatone 410 as possible amps used during AM era, but Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 is most consistently cited for studio recording.
  • ⚠️No evidence of effects loop usage in studio.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The 'Knee Socks' riff features a tight, mid-forward British crunch typical of Alex Turner's Vox/Orange amp setups from the AM era, with moderate gain for clarity and groove, balanced bass and treble, and a touch of reverb for subtle ambience. The tone is articulate, not overly saturated, and sits forward in the mix, reflecting both the band's gear and the song's production style.

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