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Konsensya Solo Guitar Tone Settings — IV OF SPADES
IV OF SPADES · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Classic Series '50s Stratocaster
Pickups
Fender single-coil (stock 50s Strat pickups)
Amp
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2025 (Andalucia album). No direct evidence for live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this solo. Gear inferred from Equipboard and artist's era-correct usage; no explicit confirmation for this exact song/solo.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain5.5
Reverb3.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
Guitar → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue (spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- gritty and expressive
- slightly compressed
- warm midrange focus
- clear articulation
- touch of sustain
- not overly saturated
- dynamic response
- subdued, not flashy
- modern OPM/alt-rock flavor
- mild breakup, not fuzzed
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar, amp, or pedal settings for the 'Konsensya' solo; all gear and settings inferred from Equipboard, typical artist usage, and genre/era conventions.
- No explicit mention of pedals or effects for this solo in any source; pedal choice inferred from Equipboard and audible characteristics.
- Solo described as 'not flashy' and 'a mere bended note', suggesting minimal effects and moderate gain.
- Settings estimated based on typical Fender Deluxe Reverb + Stratocaster setup for modern OPM/alt-rock with a crunchy, expressive solo sound.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The solo section of 'Konsensya' features a classic, mid-forward rock lead tone with moderate gain, characteristic of Blaster Silonga's style and likely achieved with a Vox or Fender-style amp. The tone is articulate, not overly saturated, with balanced bass and a touch of reverb for space, matching both the band's production era and genre conventions.