Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
Take Me Out settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
Franz Ferdinand · adapted 21 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Franz Ferdinand "Take Me Out" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the US Deluxe Nrm (Fender Deluxe Reverb, normal channel) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone ES-335 · updated 2026-10-30
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Nrm (Fender Deluxe Reverb, normal channel)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 1x12 open back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Drive 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbHot SpringsMix 4 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoise Gate (Line 6 Original)Release 5 · Threshold 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on percussive picking to capture the attack of the riff.
- Use a light palm muting technique to add definition to the notes.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the melodic lines crisp and articulate.
Solo settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-10
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Nrm (Fender Deluxe Reverb)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 1x12 open back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1delayTransistor Tape (Echoplex)Mix 3 · Feedback 2
- 2reverbDynamic RoomMix 2 · Decay 2
- 3overdriveKinky Boost (EP-3)Drive 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Use a percussive picking attack to emphasize the articulate nature of the solo.
- Incorporate slight palm muting on the lower strings for added definition.
- Experiment with dynamic picking to enhance note separation and clarity.
The original rig
What Franz Ferdinand used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack 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 amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack for Take Me Out?
Use the US Deluxe Nrm (Fender Deluxe Reverb, normal channel) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer), Hot Springs, Noise Gate (Line 6 Original).
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 Epiphone ES-335. 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
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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.