Positive Grid Spark 2 settings
Take Me Out settings for Positive Grid Spark 2
Franz Ferdinand · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Franz Ferdinand "Take Me Out" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark 2, select the Tweed Bass preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1, Music volume 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-11
- Preset / mode
- Tweed Bass
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Positive Grid Spark 2 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
- Music volume
- 5
- Guitar volume
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Dial down the bass to maintain clarity and punch in the riff.
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add some ambiance without overwhelming the tone.
- Focus on a percussive attack when playing the riff to capture the angularity of the original tone.
The original rig
What Franz Ferdinand used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 2 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 Positive Grid Spark 2 for Take Me Out?
Start from the Tweed Bass preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1, Music volume 5.
Which pickup should I use for Take Me Out?
Bridge pickup, 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?
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 Positive Grid Spark 2
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Raining Blood · Slayer
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.