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Positive Grid Spark settings

Take Me Out settings for Positive Grid Spark

Franz Ferdinand · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Franz Ferdinand "Take Me Out" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark, set Gain 5, Master 6, Bass 4, Mid 6, 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 2026-11-01

Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Positive Grid Spark knobs

Gain
5
Master
6
Bass
4
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
1
Mod
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on · 1

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Keep a percussive attack on the strings to maintain the crispness of the riff.
  • Experiment with picking dynamics to emphasize the melodic lines.

The original rig

What Franz Ferdinand used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 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
Full Take Me Out tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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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 are the best Positive Grid Spark settings for Take Me Out?

Set Gain 5, Master 6, Bass 4, Mid 6, 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.

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