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The View from the Afternoon Guitar Tone Settings — Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys · 2000s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Jazzmaster
Pickups
Fender single-coil Jazzmaster pickups
Amp
Orange AD30TC 2x12 Combo Amp
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2005-2006. Jamie Cook played the main riff on a Fender Jazzmaster through an Orange AD30TC for the album 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'. No evidence of other guitars or amps for the riff section in the studio. No pedalboard photos from the session, but MXR Micro Amp is likely for boost based on era and sources.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
6
Reverb
1.5
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • MXR M133 Micro Amp · boost

Fender Jazzmaster → MXR Micro Amp → Orange AD30TC (spring reverb, low level)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • crunchy and mid-forward
  • bright and articulate
  • raw and energetic
  • clear note separation
  • slightly compressed
  • minimal ambience
  • aggressive attack
  • classic British indie rock sound
  • no audible modulation or delay

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