Blackstar Silverline Special settings
I'm Still Standing settings for Blackstar Silverline Special
Elton John · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Elton John "I'm Still Standing" solo tone on a Blackstar Silverline Special, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Presence 6. Use the bridge 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
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- ISF
- 7
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage your amp's chorus effect for added shimmer and width in the solo.
- Maintain a tight pick attack for crisp articulation in your notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- ISF
- 7
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use a tight picking attack to enhance the percussive quality of the riff.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to keep the articulation of the chords clear.
- Avoid excessive sustain; focus on quick decay for punchy notes.
The original rig
What Elton John used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Silverline Special actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely early 1980s standard or similar session guitar)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (model inferred from era/session player habits, no direct source for this song)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get I'm Still Standing adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Elton John'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'm Still Standing?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Presence 6.
Which pickup should I use for I'm Still Standing?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Elton John use on I'm Still Standing?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely early 1980s standard or similar session guitar). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (model inferred from era/session player habits, no direct source for this song).
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.
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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.