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Solo Tone
It Is Not Meant to Be
Tame Impala
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Roadhouse Stratocaster (likely 2000s Mexican model, as used by Kevin Parker on Innerspeaker)
AmpVox AC30 (studio, Innerspeaker era, as per interviews and studio photos)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2010, Innerspeaker album. Kevin Parker recorded all guitars himself. Gear is based on era-accurate interviews and pedalboard photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
swirling and lush modulationglassy, clear Stratocaster highsslightly compressed attackambient, psychedelic spacesinging, melodic lead linestouch-sensitive dynamicspresent midrangeanalog warmthmodulated solo texturedelicate sustain
Difficulty
The solo is intermediate due to its expressive phrasing, use of effects, and need for dynamic touch, but does not require advanced speed or complex techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Roadhouse Stratocaster (likely 2000s Mexican model, as used by Kevin Parker on Innerspeaker)
AmpVox AC30 (studio, Innerspeaker era, as per interviews and studio photos)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2010, Innerspeaker album. Kevin Parker recorded all guitars himself. Gear is based on era-accurate interviews and pedalboard photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
swirling and lush modulationglassy, clear Stratocaster highsslightly compressed attackambient, psychedelic spacesinging, melodic lead linestouch-sensitive dynamicspresent midrangeanalog warmthmodulated solo texturedelicate sustain
Difficulty
The solo is intermediate due to its expressive phrasing, use of effects, and need for dynamic touch, but does not require advanced speed or complex techniques.