Dont stop me now amp settings — Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII
The Queen guitar tone for “Dont stop me now”, dialed in for a Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII with a Sire t3. Studio version solo, Jazz (1978)
Red Special (bridge+middle in-series/in-phase or out-of-phase) -> Dallas Rangemaster / Fryer Treble Booster -> Vox AC30 (Normal Channel cranked) / John Deacon 'Deacy' Amp
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 8 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 5 |
01Treble Booster (Rangemaster / Fryer style)
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To replicate Brian May's singing treble-boosted AC30 lead without pedals, use the HT Club 40 MkII Overdrive channel with the ISF turned clockwise toward 7 for British warmth. Keep the mids pushed high (8) and cut the bass (4) to simulate the frequency-shaping of a Dallas Rangemaster into EL34/EL84 power tubes. When playing the Telecaster single coils, rolling the tone knob slightly to 8 tames excessive Tele bridge icepick while keeping the vocal chirp intact.
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