Loser amp settings — SpiderV20 Mk2
The Tame Impala guitar tone for “Loser”, dialed in for a SpiderV20 Mk2 with a Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster. Studio version, Loser (2025)
Fender Stratocaster / Rickenbacker direct into preamp console with tape compression and mild room reverb
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 6 |
01Onboard Compressor (Red Comp block)
Engage the onboard compressor block to recreate the punchy direct-to-console tape transient squish
02Onboard Tape Delay / Mild Room
Set subtle to emulate studio console room ambiance
Kevin Parker's signature psych-clean is tracked direct into a console rather than through a traditional miked tube cab. On the Spider V 20 MkII, select the Clean/Acoustic preamp voicing with gain low to avoid breakup, pushing mids for punch while trimming bass to prevent low-end boominess from the small 8-inch speaker. The Squier's neck+middle (position 4) out-of-phase quack closely matches the studio track's distinct percussive attack.
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