Mooer Hornet 15i settings
Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? settings for Mooer Hornet 15i
Arctic Monkeys · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Arctic Monkeys "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" riff tone on a Mooer Hornet 15i, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Reverb 0.5, Super knob 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-09-29
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Mooer Hornet 15i knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Super knob
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on a tight picking attack to achieve the percussive quality of the riff.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the funky nature of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-09-29
- Preset / mode
- SILKY SOLO
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Mooer Hornet 15i knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Super knob
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the reverb for added depth and ambiance during the solo.
- Maintain a dynamic picking technique to ensure clear note separation and articulate attack.
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 Spectra Sonic Baritone
- Amp
- Fender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? 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 preset should I use on the Mooer Hornet 15i for Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High??
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Reverb 0.5, Super knob 5.
Which pickup should I use for Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High??
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Arctic Monkeys use on Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High??
Guitar: Gretsch Spectra Sonic Baritone. 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.