Fender Blues Junior settings
Redbone (Mixed) settings for Fender Blues Junior
Childish Gambino · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Childish Gambino "Redbone (Mixed)" riff tone on a Fender Blues Junior, set Gain 1.5, Volume 8, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 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 Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-25
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Blues Junior knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 8
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Fat switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the clean tone.
- Experiment with light fingerstyle to achieve a percussive, rhythmic attack.
- Consider using an auto-wah or envelope filter for added funkiness in your playing.
The original rig
What Childish Gambino used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Blues Junior actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown solidbody electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, exact model unconfirmed for riff section)
- Amp
- Silverface Fender amp (exact model not specified, likely Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb based on era and genre)
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Redbone (Mixed) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Childish Gambino's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Blues Junior settings for Redbone (Mixed)?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 8, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Redbone (Mixed)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Childish Gambino use on Redbone (Mixed)?
Guitar: Unknown solidbody electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, exact model unconfirmed for riff section). Amp: Silverface Fender amp (exact model not specified, likely Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb based on era and genre).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Fender Blues Junior
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- The Thrill is Gone · B.B. King
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Crossroads · Cream
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Comfortably Numb · Pink Floyd
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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.