Blackstar Silverline Special settings
Bags settings for Blackstar Silverline Special
Clairo · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Clairo "Bags" riff tone on a Blackstar Silverline Special, select the Clean Warm preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Presence 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Clean Warm
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 3
- Reverb
- 5
- ISF
- 6
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 1
- Modulation Type
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 6.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmering effect.
- Adjust the reverb to provide a spacious feel without overwhelming the clean tone.
- Play with a soft attack to maintain the airy and open quality of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Clean Warm
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6 · Volume 7-8
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 4
- Resonance
- 3
- Reverb
- 5
- ISF
- 5
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 1
- Modulation Type
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 6.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to add shimmer and width to the solo tone.
- Engage a lush reverb to create an ambient space for the solo, enhancing the dreamy quality.
- Play with a gentle touch to maintain the smooth, glassy attack characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Clairo used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Silverline Special actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Unknown (likely Fender solid-state or tube combo, model not confirmed for studio recording)
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 5.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Bags adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Clairo'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 Bags?
Start from the Clean Warm preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Presence 5.
Which pickup should I use for Bags?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Clairo use on Bags?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Unknown (likely Fender solid-state or tube combo, model not confirmed for studio recording).
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.
Bags on other amps
Popular songs on the Blackstar Silverline Special
- Hotel California · Eagles
- I'm Still Standing · Elton John
- Beaches · beabadoobee
- Dangerous Woman · Ariana Grande
- Babydoll · Dominic Fike
- 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.