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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
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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.