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Teddy Picker Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s model, as seen in 'Teddy Picker' studio footage)
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups)
Amp
Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 combo amp
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2006-2007 (Favourite Worst Nightmare sessions). Amp and guitar confirmed in music video and Equipboard. No evidence of alternate guitars for riff section. TS808 Tube Screamer used for overdrive. Jamie Cook used a different amp/guitar for his rhythm part.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer · overdrive
Fender Telecaster → Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer → Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 (spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- tight and punchy
- mid-forward crunch
- articulate single-coil clarity
- slightly gritty edge
- dynamic pick attack
- modest amp reverb for space
- percussive and snappy
- British amp character
- no modulation or delay
- focused, present in mix
Notes & Caveats
- No direct numeric amp settings found; values estimated based on Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 typical settings for British crunch and era.
- Guitar model inferred from studio footage and typical Arctic Monkeys gear for this album; not explicitly stated for riff section.
- No evidence of modulation, delay, or time-based effects in riff section; only overdrive pedal and amp reverb used.
- Pickup position inferred from tone and typical usage for this riff.
- Pedal settings not specified; Tube Screamer included based on video/photo evidence and Equipboard.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The 'Teddy Picker' riff features a tight, punchy British crunch typical of Alex Turner's Vox AC30 setup from this era, with forward mids, moderate gain, and restrained bass for clarity. The tone is dry and immediate, with little to no reverb, and the presence is set to keep the attack crisp without harshness.