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Hey Barbara Riff Guitar Tone Settings — IV OF SPADES
IV OF SPADES · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fernandes FST-65T
Pickups
Single-coil (FST-65T stock pickups, Strat-style)
Amp
Fender Champion 100
Pickup Position
Position 4 (neck + middle)
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.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain2.5
Reverb3.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- bright and glassy
- clean and percussive
- snappy attack
- articulate note separation
- slightly scooped mids
- dynamic response
- subtle reverb ambience
- tight low end
- minimal breakup
- funk-inspired clarity
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio documentation for 'Hey Barbara' clean riff section; gear inferred from artist's known equipment in 2017-2018.
- No explicit pedal or amp settings found for this song; amp settings estimated based on typical Fender Champion 100 clean tone and genre.
- Pickup position inferred from typical funk/clean Strat tones and audible sound.
- No evidence of pedal use or effects other than amp reverb for clean riff.
- If more detailed studio notes or isolated tracks become available, settings may need revision.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. IV OF SPADES' 'Hey Barbara' riff features a funky, clean-to-edge-of-breakup tone with pronounced mids and treble for clarity and rhythmic punch, typical of their neo-soul/funk style. The amp is set for a tight, articulate sound with moderate reverb for space, reflecting both the band's gear (often Fender-style amps) and modern production values.