Somebody Else

The recording

Adam Hann's electric guitar sits low in the mix, providing gentle arpeggiated chords that complement Matty Healy's lead vocals. The part was recorded during the I Like It When You Sleep sessions at Ravenscourt Studios in London and The Ranch in Woodland Hills, with producer Mike Crossey overseeing the process. Hann used a clean tone, employing the neck pickup and minimal overdrive, and the signal was processed with a subtle delay and reverb to create the song’s spacious feel.

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Reported gear

Music Man JP6

Guitar

Consistent with his 2015 rig, Adam Hann used a Music Man JP6 on the track, delivering the clear, articulate tones heard throughout the song.

Fender Twin Reverb

Amp

Consistent with his live setup, the guitar was routed through a Fender Twin Reverb, providing a warm, clean boost that underpins the song's lush texture.

Fender 4x10 Cabinet

Cabinet

A Fender 4x10 cabinet was paired with the amp, capturing the bright, chimey response that helps the guitar cut through the mix.

Boss DD-7 Digital Delay

Delay

A Boss DD-7 digital delay is attributed to the track, adding a subtle dotted‑eighth note echo that thickens the arpeggiated chords without overwhelming the mix.

TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 Reverb

Reverb

A TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 reverb is also attributed to the song, contributing spacious ambience that blends the guitar into the atmospheric backdrop.

Alternatives

Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster

Budget alternative · for the Music Man JP6

$350 to $450

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Budget alternative · for the Boss DD-7 Digital Delay

$90 to $110

Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue

Modern equivalent · for the Fender Twin Reverb

$1,500 to $2,200

TC Electronic Hall of Fame Mini

Budget alternative · for the TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 Reverb

$80 to $100

Bugera 4x10 Cabinet

Budget alternative · for the Fender 4x10 Cabinet

$250 to $350

Practical playing approach

Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.

1. 1.Use a clean tone with the neck pickup for a warm, round sound.
2. 2.Lightly palm mute the low strings while letting the high strings ring open for clarity.
3. 3.Add a subtle dotted‑eighth delay set low in the mix to emulate the track’s ambience.
4. 4.Employ a gentle fingerpicking pattern to match the song’s smooth arpeggios.