Roland Cube 40GX settings
Take Me Out settings for Roland Cube 40GX
Franz Ferdinand · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Franz Ferdinand "Take Me Out" riff tone on a Roland Cube 40GX, set Gain 5, Volume 6, Master 6, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-05
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland Cube 40GX knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
- Efx level
- 0
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Solo memory
- 0
- Efx selector
- 0
- Reverb level
- 0
- Delay type selector
- 0
- Reverb type selector
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add a subtle spaciousness to the tone.
- Keep your picking attack percussive to maintain the crisp articulation of the riff.
- Dial back the bass slightly to avoid muddiness and enhance clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Franz Ferdinand used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Cube 40GX 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 are the best Roland Cube 40GX settings for Take Me Out?
Set Gain 5, Volume 6, Master 6, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7.
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?
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 Roland Cube 40GX
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Before I Forget · Slipknot
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Knee Socks · Arctic Monkeys
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.