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Knee Socks
Arctic Monkeys
GuitarRiffDistortedrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster
AmpVintage Selmer Truvoice (likely Zodiac) and Magnatone Custom 410 (studio recording, AM era)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain5.5
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thick, chewy midrangeslightly fuzzy edgepunchy, percussive attackmodulated swirl in backgroundtight, focused low endclear note separationtouch of analog warmthdynamic, responsive to pickingnot overly saturateddistinct phase/chorus movement
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic control, dynamic picking, and clean articulation under moderate gain and modulation. The interplay with effects and the need for clarity in a busy mix add to the challenge.
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