How to Dial In "Tell Me I Should Stay" by Franz Ferdinand - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Tell Me I Should Stay"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Human Fear (2025). The Human Fear is the sixth studio album by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand, released on 10 January 2025 through Domino. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Franz Ferdinand's other songs from The Human Fear, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Tell Me I Should Stay" Tone
What guitar did Franz Ferdinand use on "Tell Me I Should Stay"?
The guitar on "Tell Me I Should Stay" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Tell Me I Should Stay" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Tell Me I Should Stay" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Tell Me I Should Stay" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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