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Blackstar Debut 15E settings

Seven Nation Army settings for Blackstar Debut 15E

The White Stripes · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" riff tone on a Blackstar Debut 15E, set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Isf 5, Tone 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6 and volume on 7-8.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11 · updated 2026-11-07

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 6 · Volume 7-8

Blackstar Debut 15E knobs

Gain
1.5
Volume
5
Isf
5
Tone
6

Playing tips

  • Maintain a consistent pick attack for clarity.
  • Use fingerstyle for a warmer tone if desired.
  • Focus on tight rhythm playing to match the punchy nature of the riff.

The original rig

What The White Stripes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Debut 15E actually has.

Guitar
Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
Amp
Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
Gain
6.5
Bass
7
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Blackstar Debut 15E settings for Seven Nation Army?

Set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Isf 5, Tone 6.

Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?

Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11. 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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