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The recording
R U Mine? marked a pivotal shift in the band's sound, serving as the blueprint for their subsequent AM album. Written while the band was on tour, the song emerged from a riff composed by bassist Nick O'Malley during the recording sessions for the B-side Evil Twin. The track was captured in a gritty, high-energy style that incorporated contemporary R&B melodic sensibilities and unconventional vocal production. By blending a heavy, Sabbath-influenced main riff with sharp, rhythmic guitar work and falsetto backing vocals, the arrangement created the signature dark, cinematic rock aesthetic that defined the band's new direction.
Tuning Standard
Signal chain · Riff
Original gear
Gretsch Duo Jet
Guitar · Alex Turner · Riff & solo
This guitar was used by Alex Turner for both the gritty rhythm riff and the lead parts on the recording.
Selmer Zodiac Twin 30
Amp · Alex Turner · Riff & solo
Alex Turner used the Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 for reverb on the recording of the song.
Magnatone Custom 410
Amp · Alex Turner · Riff & solo
Alex Turner used the Magnatone Custom 410 for tremolo and vibrato on the recording of the song.
Alternatives
Practical playing approach
Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.
- 1.Play the main riff with a heavy, driving attack to capture the song's signature groove.
- 2.Keep your palm muting tight on the rhythm sections to accentuate the staccato swagger.
- 3.Ensure your tone has a biting, mid-focused edge reminiscent of vintage British amplifiers.
Frequently asked questions
What gear was used for the R U Mine? guitar tone?
The available research points to Gretsch Duo Jet into Selmer Zodiac Twin 30. The full reported signal chain and evidence links are listed on this page.
Are the original R U Mine? amp settings documented?
Exact historical knob positions are not reliably documented for most recordings. ToneTwin does not publish generated values as studio fact; it creates playable settings only for the amp and pedals a player selects.
What tuning is R U Mine? in?
The current research record lists Standard. ToneTwin keeps corrections open when reliable accounts disagree.
How do I recreate the R U Mine? tone on my own gear?
Use the reported pickup, gain character, effects and signal-chain order as the target, then translate that target to your equipment. The matcher models controls for your selected rig rather than copying undocumented studio numbers.
Researched and reviewed by the ToneTwin Research Team.
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