Blackstar Silverline Special settings
Rolling in the Deep settings for Blackstar Silverline Special
Adele · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Adele "Rolling in the Deep" solo tone on a Blackstar Silverline Special, select the Clean Bright preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Presence 6. Use the neck + middle 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 + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- ISF
- 5
- 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 reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a dynamic touch to emphasize the articulate single-note lines.
- Focus on clear note separation by picking lightly for a more chimey sound.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Clean Bright
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- ISF
- 5
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking to achieve the staccato note values.
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle ambiance.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed to maintain dynamic response.
The original rig
What Adele used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Silverline Special actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-335 (likely, based on session guitarist Ben Thomas's known gear and period interviews; exact model for solo not confirmed in sources)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (likely, based on session conventions and period interviews; no source confirms amp model for solo)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Rolling in the Deep adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Adele'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 Rolling in the Deep?
Start from the Clean Bright preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Presence 6.
Which pickup should I use for Rolling in the Deep?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Adele use on Rolling in the Deep?
Guitar: Gibson ES-335 (likely, based on session guitarist Ben Thomas's known gear and period interviews; exact model for solo not confirmed in sources). Amp: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (likely, based on session conventions and period interviews; no source confirms amp model for solo).
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.