Blackstar Core settings
Layla settings for Blackstar Core
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Blackstar Core, set Gain 7, Volume 6, Reverb 3, Isf 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-11-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Blackstar Core knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
- Isf
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a strong picking attack to capture the aggressive dynamics of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting on certain notes for added percussive clarity.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Core 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 are the best Blackstar Core settings for Layla?
Set Gain 7, Volume 6, Reverb 3, Isf 5.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 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
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- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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.