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Zoom G1X Four settings

Take Me Out settings for Zoom G1X Four

Franz Ferdinand · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Franz Ferdinand "Take Me Out" riff tone on a Zoom G1X Four, use the FD DLXR (Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

updated 2026-10-14

Amp model
FD DLXR (Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb)
Channel
Crunch
Cab
Open back 1x12
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
5
Master
7
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveTS Drive (Ibanez TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4

Playing tips

  • Focus on a percussive attack to enhance the clarity of the riffs.
  • Use fingerstyle or a light pick attack to maintain articulation.
  • Experiment with palm muting for dynamic sections to add punch.

The original rig

What Franz Ferdinand used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1X Four 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 →

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 amp model should I use on the Zoom G1X Four for Take Me Out?

Use the FD DLXR (Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by TS Drive (Ibanez TS808), Spring.

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.

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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.