Positive Grid Spark 40 settings
Seven Nation Army settings for Positive Grid Spark 40
The White Stripes · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark 40, select the Marshall JCM800 preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0, Delay 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-06-21
- Preset / mode
- Marshall JCM800
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Positive Grid Spark 40 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Delay
- 0
- Mod
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to 5 for a subtle modulation effect to mimic the octave-down sound.
- Play with a strong attack to emphasize the aggressive, punchy nature of the riff.
- Incorporate slide playing for added sustain and body in the notes.
The original rig
What The White Stripes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 40 actually has.
- Guitar
- Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
- Amp
- Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seven Nation Army adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The White Stripes's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark 40 for Seven Nation Army?
Start from the Marshall JCM800 preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0, Delay 0.
Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?
Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).
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.
Seven Nation Army on other amps
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Popular songs on the Positive Grid Spark 40
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- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.