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Fender Mustang II (v.2) settings

R U Mine? settings for Fender Mustang II (v.2)

Arctic Monkeys · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Arctic Monkeys "R U Mine?" riff tone on a Fender Mustang II (v.2), select the British Watts preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-10-08

Preset / mode
British Watts
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang II (v.2) knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
5
Treble
7
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use a dynamic pick attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
  • Experiment with palm muting to achieve a tighter sound on the lower strings.
  • Focus on clear note separation by picking each note distinctly.

The original rig

What Arctic Monkeys used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang II (v.2) actually has.

Guitar
Gretsch G6128T-62 Duo Jet (1962)
Amp
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Gain
6.5
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
2
Full R U Mine? tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Arctic Monkeys's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang II (v.2) for R U Mine??

Start from the British Watts preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for R U Mine??

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Arctic Monkeys use on R U Mine??

Guitar: Gretsch G6128T-62 Duo Jet (1962). Amp: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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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.