Blackstar BEAM Mini settings
Layla settings for Blackstar BEAM Mini
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Blackstar BEAM Mini, select the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 7, Reverb 3, Isf 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-10-11
- Preset / mode
- Super Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Blackstar BEAM Mini knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Reverb
- 3
- Isf
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to achieve the compressed-but-aggressive sound.
- Focus on tight palm muting during the riff for a punchy response.
- Experiment with slight bends on the notes for added expressiveness.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar BEAM Mini actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Derek and the Dominos's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Blackstar BEAM Mini for Layla?
Start from the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 7, Reverb 3, Isf 7.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Derek and the Dominos use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Layla on other amps
Popular songs on the Blackstar BEAM Mini
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Lithium · Nirvana
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- The Thrill is Gone · B.B. King
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Walk · Pantera
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.