Blackstar Silverline Special settings
I Believe in a Thing Called Love settings for Blackstar Silverline Special
The Darkness · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Darkness "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" riff tone on a Blackstar Silverline Special, select the OD 1 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- OD 1
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- ISF
- 7
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add some spaciousness without overwhelming the tone.
- Focus on a percussive attack with palm muting for tight riffs.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper attack.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Super Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- ISF
- 7
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure to pick aggressively to achieve the tight, articulate lead lines characteristic of the solo.
- Maintain a consistent vibrato for singing sustain on longer notes.
The original rig
What The Darkness used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Silverline Special actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (1968, 'The Darkness' model)
- Amp
- Marshall Superlead 1959SLP (Plexi) into Marshall 1960AX/BX 4x12 cabinets
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get I Believe in a Thing Called Love adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Darkness'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 I Believe in a Thing Called Love?
Start from the OD 1 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Presence 6.
Which pickup should I use for I Believe in a Thing Called Love?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Darkness use on I Believe in a Thing Called Love?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (1968, 'The Darkness' model). Amp: Marshall Superlead 1959SLP (Plexi) into Marshall 1960AX/BX 4x12 cabinets.
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.
I Believe in a Thing Called Love on other amps
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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.