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Mooer Hornet 15i settings

Arabella settings for Mooer Hornet 15i

Arctic Monkeys · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Arctic Monkeys "Arabella" riff tone on a Mooer Hornet 15i, select the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 1.5, Reverb 1, Super knob 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-09-29

Preset / mode
BRIT 64 RHYTHM
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7 · Volume 7-8

Mooer Hornet 15i knobs

Gain
1.5
Reverb
1
Super knob
5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 4

Playing tips

  • Hit the strings hard to achieve the desired twang and articulation.
  • Focus on accuracy and staccato playing to match the riff's character.
  • Use the amp's built-in reverb to add a subtle spaciousness to your tone.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-09-29

Preset / mode
SILKY SOLO
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Mooer Hornet 15i knobs

Gain
7
Reverb
0.5
Super knob
6

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 4.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Maintain a strong pick attack to achieve the crisp articulation characteristic of the solo.
  • Experiment with your guitar's tone knob to find the right balance of brightness and warmth.

The original rig

What Arctic Monkeys used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Mooer Hornet 15i actually has.

Guitar
Gretsch G6128T Duo Jet (likely, as used by Alex Turner on 'AM' sessions and seen live for 'Arabella')
Amp
Fender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976)
Gain
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
3.5
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Mooer Hornet 15i for Arabella?

Start from the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 1.5, Reverb 1, Super knob 5.

Which pickup should I use for Arabella?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did Arctic Monkeys use on Arabella?

Guitar: Gretsch G6128T Duo Jet (likely, as used by Alex Turner on 'AM' sessions and seen live for 'Arabella'). Amp: Fender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012. 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.