Riff Tone
Take Me Out
Franz Ferdinand
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Studio recording, 2003-2004 era. Guitarist Alex Kapranos used the Telecaster Deluxe with neck pickup for the main riff. Amp is a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, as confirmed by multiple sources for both studio and contemporary live use. No evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section; Kapranos is quoted as preferring to go straight into the amp for this song. Settings estimated based on typical Fender amp use for this genre and era.
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003-2004 era. Guitarist Alex Kapranos used the Telecaster Deluxe with neck pickup for the main riff. Amp is a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, as confirmed by multiple sources for both studio and contemporary live use. No evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section; Kapranos is quoted as preferring to go straight into the amp for this song. Settings estimated based on typical Fender amp use for this genre and era.