Do I Wanna Know? amp settings — Marshall MG30CFX
The Arctic Monkeys guitar tone for “Do I Wanna Know?”, dialed in for a Marshall MG30CFX with a Harley benton HB-35CH. Studio version, AM (2013) — iconic opening main riff
Vox Starstream XII 12-string guitar / Gretsch Country Gentleman into Coopersonic ValveSlapper Dual-Valve Distortion, Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 & Magnatone Custom 410 amps
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 3 |
| Master | 5 |
02Electro-Harmonix Nano Pulsar (Tremolo)
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The MG30CFX lacks an onboard presence control and its solid-state gain channels cannot replicate the distinctive valve-fuzz sag of the original Coopersonic pedal. Running the amp on the Clean channel at low gain with a recommended RAT or tube-style fuzz prevents harsh solid-state clipping while providing a clean platform. The semi-hollow HB-35CH naturally provides the warm low-mid resonance of Turner's hollow/12-string guitars, so keeping the pickup switch in the middle position blends bite with body.
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