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M-VAVE TANK-G settings

Do I Wanna Know? settings for M-VAVE TANK-G

Arctic Monkeys · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Arctic Monkeys "Do I Wanna Know?" riff tone on a M-VAVE TANK-G, select the Based on Fender 65 Twin Reverb preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 3, Noise gate 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

updated 2026-10-13

Preset / mode
Based on Fender 65 Twin Reverb
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

M-VAVE TANK-G knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
6.5
Mid
5
Treble
7
Reverb
3
Noise gate
1

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level for subtle ambience.
  • Play with a light touch to maintain the articulate, bell-like attack of the notes.
  • Focus on clean picking to enhance the chimey sound of the 12-string.

The original rig

What Arctic Monkeys used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-VAVE TANK-G actually has.

Guitar
Vox Starstream XII 12-String
Amp
Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 (with Magnatone Custom 410 blended in studio)
Gain
6.5
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5
Reverb
4
Full Do I Wanna Know? 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 M-VAVE TANK-G for Do I Wanna Know??

Start from the Based on Fender 65 Twin Reverb preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 3, Noise gate 1.

Which pickup should I use for Do I Wanna Know??

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

What gear did Arctic Monkeys use on Do I Wanna Know??

Guitar: Vox Starstream XII 12-String. Amp: Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 (with Magnatone Custom 410 blended in studio).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

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.