Crying Lightning guitar tone

Arctic Monkeys · Humbug (Bonus Track Version) · 2009 · Alternative

Crunch

Main Riff

AmpFender Twin Reverb

GuitarFender Telecaster

PickupBridge single-coil

GAIN6.5

BASS6

MID5.5

TREBLE5

PRESENCE4.5

REVERB1.5

Boss SD-1 overdrive
Drive 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
Optional push for the dirtier sections — level does the work.

Set gain so the tone cleans up when you pick softly and bites when you dig in.

Lead

AmpFender Twin Reverb

GuitarFender Telecaster

PickupBridge single-coil

GAIN7.5

BASS6

MID6

TREBLE5

PRESENCE4.5

REVERB1.5

Boss SD-1 overdrive
Drive 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
Optional push for the dirtier sections — level does the work.
MXR Carbon Copy delay
Time 4 · Repeats 3 · Mix 3
Kicks in for the solo — repeats tucked under the dry signal.

Lead variant: extra gain and mids to cut through, delay for width. Pick nearer the bridge and let bends sustain.

These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.

Adapt this tone to your own amp and pedals in the app.