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Solo Tone
Elephant
Tame Impala
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG (likely SG Standard, as seen in studio photos and confirmed by user reports)
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (Vintage Modified 40w tube amp, as per user with matching setup and typical studio choices for Lonerism era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Lonerism sessions). Kevin Parker is known for recording all guitar parts himself in the studio. Gear confirmed for studio, not live.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedoctave-up harmonicscompressed and sustainingpsychedelic fuzz textureslightly scooped midsaggressive attackwarm neck pickup fullnesssinging lead linestouch of modulation swirlvintage-inspired fuzz
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to fast runs, expressive bends, and managing clarity with thick fuzz and octave effects.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG (likely SG Standard, as seen in studio photos and confirmed by user reports)
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (Vintage Modified 40w tube amp, as per user with matching setup and typical studio choices for Lonerism era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Lonerism sessions). Kevin Parker is known for recording all guitar parts himself in the studio. Gear confirmed for studio, not live.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedoctave-up harmonicscompressed and sustainingpsychedelic fuzz textureslightly scooped midsaggressive attackwarm neck pickup fullnesssinging lead linestouch of modulation swirlvintage-inspired fuzz
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to fast runs, expressive bends, and managing clarity with thick fuzz and octave effects.