lead guitar from “do i wanna know?” by arctic monkeys | ToneDB
do i wanna know?
arctic monkeys
lead guitar
85% ai confidence
Tone Profile
A thick, fuzzy, and slightly sludgy lead tone with a prominent octave-down effect blended in for weight.
Signal Chain
Instrument: Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely) or Fender Jazzmaster
Amp: Selmer Zodiac Twin 50 (Alex Turner) / Hiwatt Custom 50 (Jamie Cook)
Microphone: Shure SM57 / Royer R-121
Processing: Electro-Harmonix POG (or POG 2), Vintage-style Fuzz (e.g., Shin-Ei Companion FY-2 style or ZVex Mastotron), Possible Ibanez Tube Screamer (for boost/shaping), Subtle Phaser/Vibrato (e.g., MXR Phase 90 or Uni-Vibe style)
Other: Crucial blend of the dry signal and the octave-down signal from the POG. Potential use of multiple amps.
Recording Notes
- The core sound heavily relies on blending an octave-down effect (POG) with the main fuzzy guitar signal.
- A thick, possibly silicon-based fuzz provides the primary distortion character.
- Likely used humbucking pickups for the required thickness and sustain.
- Subtle modulation adds movement, possibly a slow phaser or vibrato.
- Potential studio layering or double-tracking to enhance thickness.
Recreation Tips
- Use a POG or similar octave pedal with the octave-down knob set around 50-70% and the dry signal at 100%.
- Select a thick, saturated fuzz pedal. Experiment with sustain/fuzz controls.
- Use the bridge or middle pickup position on a humbucker-equipped guitar for clarity within the fuzz.
- Set amp relatively clean or edge-of-breakup to let the pedals provide the core tone.
- If using modulation, keep the rate very slow and the depth subtle.
Recommended Gear
- Gibson Les Paul Custom(guitar)
- Fender Jazzmaster(guitar)
- Selmer Zodiac Twin 50(amp)
- Electro-Harmonix POG 2(pedal)
- ZVex Mastotron Fuzz(pedal)
- Carl Martin Headroom Reverb(pedal)
- Warm Audio Foxy Tone Box (Shin-Ei FY-6 style)(pedal)