Marshall MG10 settings
The Adults Are Talking settings for Marshall MG10
The Strokes · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Strokes "The Adults Are Talking" riff tone on a Marshall MG10, set Gain 3.5, Contour 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-05-06
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG10 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Contour
- 6
Playing tips
- Use articulate, staccato picking for clarity.
- Focus on tight, percussive attack to match the riff's character.
- Experiment with dynamics to achieve a synth-like filtered tone.
The original rig
What The Strokes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG10 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 III
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Adults Are Talking adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Strokes's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG10 settings for The Adults Are Talking?
Set Gain 3.5, Contour 6.
Which pickup should I use for The Adults Are Talking?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Strokes use on The Adults Are Talking?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 III.
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.
The Adults Are Talking 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.