Fender Tone Master Pro settings
Little Black Submarines settings for Fender Tone Master Pro
The Black Keys · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Black Keys "Little Black Submarines" riff tone on a Fender Tone Master Pro, use the 64 Deluxe Reverb amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Eastwood Hi-Flier · updated 2026-08-20
- Amp model
- 64 Deluxe Reverb
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open Back 1x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdrive808 Overdrive (TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of the original tone.
- Experiment with volume control on the guitar to find the sweet spot for edge-of-breakup crunch.
- Use open chord voicings to capture the warm, rich tones of the original riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Eastwood Hi-Flier · updated 2026-08-20
- Amp model
- 65 Twin Reverb
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- Open back cabinet with 2x12 speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Tone Master Pro knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1fuzzFuzz FaceVolume 7 · Tone 5 · Distortion 7
- 2wahCry BabyQ 5 · Range 10 · Position 5
- 3reverbSpring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use palm muting strategically to create dynamic contrast in the solo.
- Focus on maintaining a warm, overdriven tone while avoiding excessive distortion.
- Dial in midrange frequencies to ensure your tone cuts through the mix effectively.
The original rig
What The Black Keys used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Tone Master Pro actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Magnatone (model unspecified, likely Twilighter or similar vintage model)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Little Black Submarines adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Black Keys's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Fender Tone Master Pro for Little Black Submarines?
Use the 64 Deluxe Reverb (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by 808 Overdrive (TS808), Spring Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for Little Black Submarines?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Black Keys use on Little Black Submarines?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Magnatone (model unspecified, likely Twilighter or similar vintage model).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Eastwood Hi-Flier. 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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