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Yamaha THR10II settings

Take Me Out settings for Yamaha THR10II

Franz Ferdinand · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Franz Ferdinand "Take Me Out" riff tone on a Yamaha THR10II, select the CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1, Effect 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112J · updated 2026-10-25

Preset / mode
CRUNCH
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Yamaha THR10II knobs

Gain
5
Bass
4
Mid
5
Treble
7
Reverb
1
Effect
0
Echo rev
0
Audio output
5
Guitar output
8

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 1

Playing tips

  • Use a percussive picking style to emphasize the attack of the notes.
  • Focus on clean, articulate playing to maintain clarity in the melodic lines.
  • Dial down the bass to avoid muddiness and enhance the crispness of the tone.

The original rig

What Franz Ferdinand used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha THR10II 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 preset should I use on the Yamaha THR10II for Take Me Out?

Start from the CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1, Effect 0.

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 Yamaha Pacifica 112J. 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.