Blackstar Silverline Special settings
You Should Probably Leave settings for Blackstar Silverline Special
Chris Stapleton · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Chris Stapleton "You Should Probably Leave" solo tone on a Blackstar Silverline Special, select the Clean Bright preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 5, Presence 6. Use the neck 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 pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- ISF
- 5
- Response
- 0
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 5.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on dynamic pick attack to achieve the touch-sensitive dynamics characteristic of Mayer-esque tones.
- Experiment with volume roll-off on your guitar to find the sweet spot for smooth, singing sustain.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Clean Warm
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 4
- Resonance
- 3
- Reverb
- 1.5
- ISF
- 5
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level for spaciousness.
- Play with a light touch to emphasize the dynamic response of the pickups.
- Focus on smooth, fluid picking to capture the subtlety of the riff.
The original rig
What Chris Stapleton used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Silverline Special actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jazzmaster (likely American Vintage or Custom Shop, sunburst, as seen in live performances and consistent with Stapleton's studio use for this era)
- Amp
- Fender Princeton Reverb (likely 1960s blackface or modern reissue, as confirmed by Stapleton's producer Vance Powell and multiple interviews for this album era)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Should Probably Leave adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Chris Stapleton'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 You Should Probably Leave?
Start from the Clean Bright preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 5, Presence 6.
Which pickup should I use for You Should Probably Leave?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Chris Stapleton use on You Should Probably Leave?
Guitar: Fender Jazzmaster (likely American Vintage or Custom Shop, sunburst, as seen in live performances and consistent with Stapleton's studio use for this era). Amp: Fender Princeton Reverb (likely 1960s blackface or modern reissue, as confirmed by Stapleton's producer Vance Powell and multiple interviews for this album era).
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.