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Fender Champion 100 settings

Hey Barbara settings for Fender Champion 100

IV OF SPADES · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the IV OF SPADES "Hey Barbara" riff tone on a Fender Champion 100, set Gain 2.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Voice 8. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

updated 2026-07-11

Pickup
Neck + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Champion 100 knobs

Gain
2.5
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
7
Reverb
0
Voice
8

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 3.5 for a subtle spacious feel.
  • Pick with a percussive attack to maintain clarity and articulation.
  • Keep your picking dynamics light to avoid any unwanted breakup.

The original rig

What IV OF SPADES used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion 100 actually has.

Guitar
Fernandes FST-65T
Amp
Fender Champion 100
Gain
4.5
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
3.5
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These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts IV OF SPADES's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Fender Champion 100 settings for Hey Barbara?

Set Gain 2.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Voice 8.

Which pickup should I use for Hey Barbara?

Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did IV OF SPADES use on Hey Barbara?

Guitar: Fernandes FST-65T. Amp: Fender Champion 100.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

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.