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Solo Tone
Let It Happen
Tame Impala
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or Mexican, as used by Kevin Parker in Currents era studio sessions)
AmpVox AC30 (studio, Currents era; sometimes DI with preamp, but AC30 is most referenced for this tone)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (Currents album). Kevin Parker is known to record direct with pedals into a preamp or use a Vox AC30. For 'Let It Happen' solo, heavy fuzz and modulation effects are key. No evidence of live rig being used for studio recording.
Tone Character(9)
synth-like fuzzed-out leadoctave-down guitar effectheavy phaser modulationlush reverb tailpronounced tape-style delay repeatscompressed sustainthick, saturated fuzz textureswirling modulationpsychedelic, processed solo tone
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to the combination of heavy fuzz, octave-down effects, and modulation, demanding careful control of sustain and articulation to cut through the mix.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or Mexican, as used by Kevin Parker in Currents era studio sessions)
AmpVox AC30 (studio, Currents era; sometimes DI with preamp, but AC30 is most referenced for this tone)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (Currents album). Kevin Parker is known to record direct with pedals into a preamp or use a Vox AC30. For 'Let It Happen' solo, heavy fuzz and modulation effects are key. No evidence of live rig being used for studio recording.
Tone Character(9)
synth-like fuzzed-out leadoctave-down guitar effectheavy phaser modulationlush reverb tailpronounced tape-style delay repeatscompressed sustainthick, saturated fuzz textureswirling modulationpsychedelic, processed solo tone
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to the combination of heavy fuzz, octave-down effects, and modulation, demanding careful control of sustain and articulation to cut through the mix.