Guitar tone · rock
Bloc Party guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Bloc Party songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Squier Jagmaster into Fender Hot Rod Deluxe.
Guitars Bloc Party used
- Squier Jagmaster1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s or early 2000s model, as used by Russell Lissack on 'Silent Alarm')1 song
- Fender Precision Bass (American Professional II, passive, single split-coil)1 song
Amps Bloc Party used
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe2 songs
- Ashdown ABM 600 EVO IV1 song
3 Bloc Party tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Banquet · riff | 6 |
| Helicopter · riff | 6 |
| Helicopter · clean | 0 |
Get Bloc Party's tone on your gear
Pick any Bloc Party song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Bloc Party use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (2 songs), Ashdown ABM 600 EVO IV (1 song).
What guitar did Bloc Party use?
Most often: Squier Jagmaster (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s or early 2000s model, as used by Russell Lissack on 'Silent Alarm') (1 song), Fender Precision Bass (American Professional II, passive, single split-coil) (1 song).
How do I get Bloc Party's tone on my amp?
Open any Bloc Party song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.