How to Dial In "Jet Skis on the Moat" by Arctic Monkeys - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Jet Skis on the Moat"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Car (2022), an album built on strings, lounge-style arrangements and restrained guitar. No source documents the guitar or amp for this song, so a semi-hollow Epiphone Casino into a blackface Deluxe Reverb stands in. Keep the amp clean on the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Jet Skis on the Moat" Tone
What guitar did Arctic Monkeys use on "Jet Skis on the Moat"?
The guitar on "Jet Skis on the Moat" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Epiphone Casino above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Jet Skis on the Moat" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Jet Skis on the Moat" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Jet Skis on the Moat" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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