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Riff Tone
Dance Little Liar
Arctic Monkeys
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s reissue, as used by Alex Turner during Humbug sessions)
AmpVox AC30 (studio, as used on Humbug sessions)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2009, Humbug album. Gear confirmed for album era and visible in studio photos. Settings estimated based on typical Jazzmaster → Vox AC30 setup for this song and era. Pedalboard evidence from Equipboard and forum discussions.
Tone Character(10)
ambient and atmosphericdark and moodyspooky ambient effectslightly modulated repeatscrunchy but not high-gainsmooth sustainlush delay trailswah-inflected phrasingfuzzy edge to attackfull-bodied low end
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to the need for precise timing with delay, expressive use of wah, and dynamic control to maintain the ambient, atmospheric feel. Effect layering and pedal management add to the challenge.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s reissue, as used by Alex Turner during Humbug sessions)
AmpVox AC30 (studio, as used on Humbug sessions)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2009, Humbug album. Gear confirmed for album era and visible in studio photos. Settings estimated based on typical Jazzmaster → Vox AC30 setup for this song and era. Pedalboard evidence from Equipboard and forum discussions.
Tone Character(10)
ambient and atmosphericdark and moodyspooky ambient effectslightly modulated repeatscrunchy but not high-gainsmooth sustainlush delay trailswah-inflected phrasingfuzzy edge to attackfull-bodied low end
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to the need for precise timing with delay, expressive use of wah, and dynamic control to maintain the ambient, atmospheric feel. Effect layering and pedal management add to the challenge.