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Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp settings

Do I Wanna Know? settings for Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp

Arctic Monkeys · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Arctic Monkeys "Do I Wanna Know?" riff tone on a Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp, set Gain 1.5, Tone 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Donner · updated 2026-10-07

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp knobs

Gain
1.5
Tone
6

Built-in effects

  • Reverb off

Playing tips

  • Play with a light touch for a clear, chimey sound.
  • Avoid heavy picking to maintain the articulate, bell-like attack.
  • Focus on smooth transitions between notes to preserve the shimmering texture.

The original rig

What Arctic Monkeys used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp 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 →

Different guitar or pedals? Get Do I Wanna Know? adapted to your exact rig

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 are the best Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp settings for Do I Wanna Know??

Set Gain 1.5, Tone 6.

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?

These settings were adapted for a Donner. 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.