Boss Katana-100 MkII settings
Take Me Out settings for Boss Katana-100 MkII
Franz Ferdinand · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Franz Ferdinand "Take Me Out" riff tone on a Boss Katana-100 MkII, set Gain 5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a LTD Iron Cross · updated 2026-10-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana-100 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the percussive attack characteristic of the riff.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the angularity of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Esquire · updated 2026-06-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana-100 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Cab resonance
- 2
- Power control
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the slapback effect from the original tone.
- Maintain a strong attack on the strings to achieve the articulate and percussive sound.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the clarity and note separation in your solo.
The original rig
What Franz Ferdinand used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana-100 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Take Me Out adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Franz Ferdinand's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana-100 MkII settings for Take Me Out?
Set Gain 5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Take Me Out?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Franz Ferdinand use on Take Me Out?
Guitar: Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe. Amp: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a LTD Iron Cross. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Take Me Out on other amps
- Take Me Out on Fender Mustang LT25 · 105
- Take Me Out on Boss Katana · 73
- Take Me Out on Fender Frontman 10G · 56
- Take Me Out on Fender Frontman 15G · 24
- Take Me Out on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 21
- Take Me Out on Fender Champion 20 · 16
- Take Me Out on Fender Frontman 20G · 13
- Take Me Out on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 13
Popular songs on the Boss Katana-100 MkII
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Creep · Radiohead
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.