Blackstar Silverline Special settings
Wicked Game settings for Blackstar Silverline Special
Chris Isaak · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Chris Isaak "Wicked Game" riff tone on a Blackstar Silverline Special, select the Clean Bright preset, then set Gain 2, Bass 4, Mid 3, Treble 6, Presence 5, Presence 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Clean Bright
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 2
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 5
- ISF
- 5
- Response
- 3
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to 6 for added depth and shimmer.
- Keep your guitar volume at 7 for a balanced output without losing clarity.
- Adjust the reverb to 5 for a warm, lush atmosphere that complements the clean tone.
The original rig
What Chris Isaak used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Silverline Special actually has.
- Guitar
- Silvertone 1446 semi-hollow electric
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 7
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wicked Game adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Chris Isaak'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 Wicked Game?
Start from the Clean Bright preset, then set Gain 2, Bass 4, Mid 3, Treble 6, Presence 5, Presence 5.
Which pickup should I use for Wicked Game?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7.
What gear did Chris Isaak use on Wicked Game?
Guitar: Silvertone 1446 semi-hollow electric. Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s).
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.
Wicked Game on other amps
Popular songs on the Blackstar Silverline Special
- Hotel California · Eagles
- I'm Still Standing · Elton John
- Beaches · beabadoobee
- Bags · Clairo
- Dangerous Woman · Ariana Grande
- Babydoll · Dominic Fike
- She · Harry Styles
- 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.