Mooer Hornet 15i settings
Golden Brown settings for Mooer Hornet 15i
The Stranglers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Stranglers "Golden Brown" solo tone on a Mooer Hornet 15i, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Reverb 0, Super knob 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-09-29
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Mooer Hornet 15i knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Super knob
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on percussive, staccato picking to achieve the distinct attack.
- Maintain an open-string clarity by avoiding palm muting.
- Emphasize clear note separation while playing the solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-09-29
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 64 RHYTHM
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Mooer Hornet 15i knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Super knob
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to recreate the ambient feel of the original tone.
- Focus on fingerstyle or gentle picking dynamics for a melodic, percussive attack.
- Aim for clear note separation by ensuring your picking is clean and precise.
The original rig
What The Stranglers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Mooer Hornet 15i actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (likely late 1970s model, as used by Hugh Cornwell in this era)
- Amp
- Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Golden Brown adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Stranglers's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Mooer Hornet 15i for Golden Brown?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Reverb 0, Super knob 6.
Which pickup should I use for Golden Brown?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Stranglers use on Golden Brown?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (likely late 1970s model, as used by Hugh Cornwell in this era). Amp: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp.
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.
Popular songs on the Mooer Hornet 15i
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- Notion · The Rare Occasions
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- Loser · Tame Impala
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- Die With A Smile · Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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.