Riff Tone

Hey Barbara

IV OF SPADES

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFernandes FST-65T

AmpFender Champion 100

PickupsSingle-coil (FST-65T stock pickups, Strat-style)

Amp Settings

gain2.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

No direct evidence for studio session, but Fernandes FST-65T and Fender Champion 100 are the only models tied to Blaster Silonga in this era. No evidence of pedal use for clean riff. Studio recording, 2017-2018.

Tone Character(10)

bright and glassyclean and percussivesnappy attackarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsdynamic responsesubtle reverb ambiencetight low endminimal breakupfunk-inspired clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, precise muting, and dynamic picking to maintain clarity and groove, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.

Sources

Blaster Silonga, IV of Spades Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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