Guitar tone · rock, other
IV OF SPADES guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 15 IV OF SPADES songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster into Fender Champion 100.
Guitars IV OF SPADES used
- Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster5 songs
- Fender American Original '60s Telecaster4 songs
- Fernandes FST-65T3 songs
- Fender Classic Series '50s Stratocaster3 songs
- Fender 1950's Stratocaster (Aztec Gold)2 songs
- Brian May Guitars BMG Special2 songs
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely Mexican or American Standard based on era and band photos)1 song
- Brian May Guitars BMG Special (Black 'n' Gold or Red Special variant)1 song
Amps IV OF SPADES used
- Fender Champion 1009 songs
- Line 6 Pocket POD Guitar Amp Emulator5 songs
- Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue1 song
- Orange amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Orange Rockerverb or Crush Pro based on band’s typical gear in this era)1 song
- Unknown (no explicit source for amp model used on studio recording of 'Take That Man')1 song
- Unknown (amp model not specified for studio recording of this song; live performances sometimes use amp modelers or direct-in setups)1 song
- Unknown studio amp (no direct evidence for specific model on 'Kabisado' studio recording; live/cover sources use amp sims or Blackstar ID:X 100, but no proof for studio)1 song
- Unknown (likely solid-state or amp sim, possibly Line 6 Pocket POD or Boss ME-80 based on band gear for this era)1 song
26 IV OF SPADES tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Konsensya · solo | 5.5 |
| Mundo · solo | 5.5 |
| Hey Barbara · riff | 4.5 |
| Konsensya · riff | 5 |
| Ang Pinagmulan · solo | 5.5 |
| Ang Pinagmulan · riff | 5 |
| Come Inside Of My Heart · solo | 4.5 |
| Come Inside Of My Heart · riff | 4 |
| Dulo Ng Hangganan · riff | 4.5 |
| Hey Barbara · riff | 2.5 |
| Isang Pag-Ibig · solo | 5 |
| Isang Pag-Ibig · riff | 3.5 |
| Kabisado · solo | 5.5 |
| Kabisado · riff | 6 |
| Mundo · riff | 3.5 |
| Mundo · riff | 4.5 |
| Mundo · solo | 0 |
| Nanaman · riff | 4 |
| Rollercoaster · solo | 6 |
| Sariling Multo (Sa Panaginip) · solo | 5.5 |
| Suliranin · riff | 4.5 |
| Suliranin · solo | 5 |
| Take That Man · riff | 5.5 |
| Take That Man · solo | 5.5 |
| Tamis ng Pagkakamali · riff | 4.5 |
| Where Have You Been, My Disco? · riff | 3.5 |
IV OF SPADES songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did IV OF SPADES use?
Across 15 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Champion 100 (9 songs), Line 6 Pocket POD Guitar Amp Emulator (5 songs), Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue (1 song), Orange amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Orange Rockerverb or Crush Pro based on band’s typical gear in this era) (1 song).
What guitar did IV OF SPADES use?
Most often: Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster (5 songs), Fender American Original '60s Telecaster (4 songs), Fernandes FST-65T (3 songs), Fender Classic Series '50s Stratocaster (3 songs).
How do I get IV OF SPADES's tone on my amp?
Open any IV OF SPADES song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.