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R U Mine? Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gretsch G6128T-1962 Duo Jet
Pickups
Gretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp
Fender '50s Twin (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar vintage Twin)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2012. Guitar and amp confirmed for studio use on 'R U Mine?' riff. Settings from forum post referencing studio tone, not live. Fuzz pedal and subtle delay/tremolo also mentioned for riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass4.5
Gain7
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Fuzz pedal (model unknown) · fuzz
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
- Tremolo pedal (model unknown) · tremolo
Gretsch G6128T-1962 Duo Jet → Fuzz pedal → Delay pedal (subtle) → Tremolo pedal (optional/subtle) → Fender '50s Twin (spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- gritty and fuzzy
- tight and punchy attack
- crunchy with strong midrange
- bright and cutting treble
- slightly compressed
- reverb-heavy but not washed out
- subtle delay for depth
- modern rock fuzz character
- aggressive pick attack
- focused, articulate riff clarity