Blackstar Core settings
R U Mine? settings for Blackstar Core
Arctic Monkeys · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Arctic Monkeys "R U Mine?" riff tone on a Blackstar Core, set Gain 6.5, Volume 6, Reverb 0.5, Isf 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20 HSS · updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Core knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Isf
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth without washing out the tone.
- Play with a percussive attack to emphasize the punchy midrange of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting to achieve a tighter sound on the lower strings.
The original rig
What Arctic Monkeys used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Core actually has.
- Guitar
- Gretsch G6128T-62 Duo Jet (1962)
- Amp
- Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get R U Mine? adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Arctic Monkeys's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Blackstar Core settings for R U Mine??
Set Gain 6.5, Volume 6, Reverb 0.5, Isf 8.
Which pickup should I use for R U Mine??
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Arctic Monkeys use on R U Mine??
Guitar: Gretsch G6128T-62 Duo Jet (1962). Amp: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20 HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
R U Mine? on other amps
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- R U Mine? on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 28
- R U Mine? on Fender Champion 20 · 24
- R U Mine? on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 17
- R U Mine? on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 17
- R U Mine? on Fender Frontman 15G · 15
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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.