shine on you crazy diamond amp settings — Blackstar Debut 50R
The Pink Floyd guitar tone for “shine on you crazy diamond”, dialed in for a Blackstar Debut 50R with a Fender Jazzmaster. Studio album version, Wish You Were Here (1975) — Syd's Theme / Intro Lead
Fender 'Black Strat' Stratocaster (neck/middle) -> Colorsound Power Boost / MXR Dyna Comp -> Binson Echorec -> Hiwatt DR103 / Fender Dual Showman
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 4 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Reverb | 6 |
| Master | 7 |
01Analog/Tape Delay (e.g. MXR Carbon Copy or Echorec clone)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned (run into front input or FX loop)
02Compressor (e.g. MXR Dyna Comp)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned
The Debut 50R has a 3-band EQ and ISF control with built-in Plate/Hall reverb (presence is null as the amp lacks one). Set the ISF knob to roughly 8 (clockwise) to capture the bold, punchy Hiwatt midrange rather than a scooped Fender sound. Since Jazzmaster single-coils have a wider, airier top-end than Gilmour's Strat, roll the guitar tone knob back to 8 and keep amp treble at 5 to prevent harsh pick attack.
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