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Solo Tone
One for the Road
Arctic Monkeys
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely American Vintage '65 or similar, as used by Jamie Cook on AM era studio recordings)
AmpVox AC30 (studio recording, AM era; Marshall also referenced but Vox AC30 is most consistently cited for Jamie Cook on this track/era)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2013 (AM album). Jamie Cook played the solo on a Fender Jazzmaster through a Vox AC30. Pedalboard evidence and forum consensus confirm this setup for the solo section of 'One for the Road'.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy mid-gain overdrivetight, percussive attackslightly scooped midsbright, biting top endarticulate note separationtouch of natural amp compressiondynamic response to pickingsubtle phase modulationshort, subtle reverb tailclassic British amp breakup
Difficulty
The solo requires tight rhythmic control, dynamic picking, and careful articulation to cut through the crunchy, modulated tone. The use of subtle phaser and boost effects adds complexity to the phrasing and timing.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely American Vintage '65 or similar, as used by Jamie Cook on AM era studio recordings)
AmpVox AC30 (studio recording, AM era; Marshall also referenced but Vox AC30 is most consistently cited for Jamie Cook on this track/era)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2013 (AM album). Jamie Cook played the solo on a Fender Jazzmaster through a Vox AC30. Pedalboard evidence and forum consensus confirm this setup for the solo section of 'One for the Road'.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy mid-gain overdrivetight, percussive attackslightly scooped midsbright, biting top endarticulate note separationtouch of natural amp compressiondynamic response to pickingsubtle phase modulationshort, subtle reverb tailclassic British amp breakup
Difficulty
The solo requires tight rhythmic control, dynamic picking, and careful articulation to cut through the crunchy, modulated tone. The use of subtle phaser and boost effects adds complexity to the phrasing and timing.