Riff Tone

Take That Man

IV OF SPADES

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender 1950's Stratocaster (Aztec Gold)

AmpUnknown (no explicit source for amp model used on studio recording of 'Take That Man')

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (original or reissue, typical for 1950s Stratocaster)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

Notes

Blaster Silonga is seen playing a 1950's Fender Stratocaster in the 'Take That Man' music video and in live performances. Pedal use is confirmed for this song. No explicit amp model or studio amp settings found for this recording. Studio recording, released 2018.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussiveslightly gritty edge-of-breakup crunchdynamic and responsiveclear single-coil snapmildly compressed attackrhythmic, funky groovepresent midrangeglassy top endno excessive low end

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level rhythmic precision, dynamic control, and clean articulation typical of funk/rock rhythm guitar, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or high speed.

Sources

Blaster Silonga, IV of Spades Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard IV of Spades – Mundo - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | Equipboard

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