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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