Sandiwara Semu amp settings — Fender Blues Junior IV
The rumahsakit guitar tone for “Sandiwara Semu”, dialed in for a Fender Blues Junior IV with a Kowe Gitar Kita Stratocaster HSS. Studio version, +imeless album (2015)
Likely Marshall-style amp or modeling unit with humbucker-equipped guitar, common in Indonesian indie rock circa 2015. No verified rig rundown exists.
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 5 |
01DRV (Overdrive/Drive block)
Set to TS-style or transparent overdrive voicing if selectable. This is your primary gain source—amp stays relatively clean to maintain clarity
02EQ (if available as separate block)
Push mids to compensate for Fender scoop and approximate Marshall voicing
03MOD (Chorus/Modulation)
Subtle thickening only—bypass if the track section is raw rhythm
04DLY (Delay)
Short slapback to medium delay for depth without wash. Set around 300-400ms if unit shows milliseconds
05RVB (Reverb)
Room or plate style—adds studio space without drowning the crunch
The Blues Junior is naturally scooped and clean, while this indie rock tone needs mid-forward crunch. The DRV pedal provides the gain (amp gain stays low at 3 to avoid mud), and mid is pushed to 7 on the amp plus EQ block emphasis to simulate the Marshall-style bark the original likely used. FAT switch adds low-mid thickness to counter the Strat's natural brightness.
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