Blackstar Silverline Special settings
She settings for Blackstar Silverline Special
Harry Styles · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Harry Styles "She" riff tone on a Blackstar Silverline Special, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Presence 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
- ISF
- 5
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level for added depth.
- Experiment with the S-1 switching system to find the best tonal combinations.
- Play with a slightly compressed attack to achieve the saturated, fuzzy rhythm tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 4
- ISF
- 7
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Adjust your playing dynamics to achieve touch-sensitive articulation, allowing notes to swell and decay smoothly.
- Experiment with picking intensity to enhance the slightly fuzzy edge of the tone.
The original rig
What Harry Styles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Silverline Special actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jazzmaster
- Amp
- Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall, but not confirmed for studio recording of 'She')
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get She adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Harry Styles'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 She?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Presence 6.
Which pickup should I use for She?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Harry Styles use on She?
Guitar: Fender Jazzmaster. Amp: Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall, but not confirmed for studio recording of 'She').
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.