Blackstar Core settings
Powerslave (2015 Remaster) settings for Blackstar Core
Iron Maiden · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Iron Maiden "Powerslave (2015 Remaster)" solo tone on a Blackstar Core, select the Lead preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS Custom 24 · updated 2026-06-06
- Preset / mode
- Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Core knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to achieve the articulate lead lines characteristic of the solo.
- Utilize fluid legato runs to enhance the singing sustain of your notes.
The original rig
What Iron Maiden used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Core actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith or Dave Murray, likely 1970s/early 80s model, maple neck, stock or DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Powerslave (2015 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Iron Maiden's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Blackstar Core for Powerslave (2015 Remaster)?
Start from the Lead preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Powerslave (2015 Remaster)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Iron Maiden use on Powerslave (2015 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith or Dave Murray, likely 1970s/early 80s model, maple neck, stock or DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JMP 2204 Mk II Master Lead 50w.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Blackstar Core
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- 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.