NUX Mighty 40 BT settings
Take Me Out settings for NUX Mighty 40 BT
Franz Ferdinand · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Franz Ferdinand "Take Me Out" riff tone on a NUX Mighty 40 BT, select the Overdrive B preset, then set Gain 5, Master 5, Bass 4, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-29
- Preset / mode
- Overdrive B
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
NUX Mighty 40 BT knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
- Type
- 0
- Level
- 5
- Fx param
- 5
- Tap tempo
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Dial back the bass to maintain clarity in the percussive riffs.
- Use a light picking attack to enhance the crispness of the notes.
- Focus on palm muting for the lower strings to achieve a punchy attack.
The original rig
What Franz Ferdinand used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX Mighty 40 BT actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Take Me Out adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Franz Ferdinand's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the NUX Mighty 40 BT for Take Me Out?
Start from the Overdrive B preset, then set Gain 5, Master 5, Bass 4, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Take Me Out?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Franz Ferdinand use on Take Me Out?
Guitar: Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe. Amp: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Take Me Out on other amps
- Take Me Out on Fender Mustang LT25 · 105
- Take Me Out on Boss Katana · 73
- Take Me Out on Fender Frontman 10G · 56
- Take Me Out on Fender Frontman 15G · 24
- Take Me Out on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 21
- Take Me Out on Fender Champion 20 · 16
- Take Me Out on Fender Frontman 20G · 13
- Take Me Out on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 13
Popular songs on the NUX Mighty 40 BT
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Walk · Pantera
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Everlong · Foo Fighters
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Orion · Metallica
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.