Blackstar Silverline Special settings
Babydoll settings for Blackstar Silverline Special
Dominic Fike · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dominic Fike "Babydoll" solo tone on a Blackstar Silverline Special, select the Clean Bright preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 5, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Clean Bright
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- ISF
- 5
- Response
- 3
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmer on the lead.
- Keep your guitar volume at 8-9 for a slightly pushed tone.
- Play with a smooth attack to maintain clarity and warmth in your notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Clean Bright
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- ISF
- 5
- Response
- 3
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle ambience of the original tone.
- Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics while playing to ensure articulation in single-note lines.
- Maintain a tight, percussive rhythm to match the riff's character.
The original rig
What Dominic Fike used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Silverline Special actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and artist's typical gear)
- Amp
- Unknown (no direct source for studio amp; likely Fender or similar clean platform amp based on genre and era)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Babydoll adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dominic Fike's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Blackstar Silverline Special for Babydoll?
Start from the Clean Bright preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 5, Presence 5.
Which pickup should I use for Babydoll?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dominic Fike use on Babydoll?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and artist's typical gear). Amp: Unknown (no direct source for studio amp; likely Fender or similar clean platform amp based on genre and era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Babydoll on other amps
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- Dangerous Woman · Ariana Grande
- She · Harry Styles
- Wicked Game · Chris Isaak
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor · Arctic Monkeys
- Comfortably Numb · Pink Floyd
- Tennessee Whiskey · Chris Stapleton
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.