Blackstar Core settings
Tears in Heaven settings for Blackstar Core
Eric Clapton · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eric Clapton "Tears in Heaven" riff tone on a Blackstar Core, set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Reverb 0.5, Isf 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Core knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Isf
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use soft fingerstyle dynamics to replicate the gentle touch of the original recording.
- Focus on clear, articulate note separation to maintain the melodic integrity of the riff.
- Experiment with the amp's reverb to achieve a natural, spacious sound similar to the original.
The original rig
What Eric Clapton used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Core actually has.
- Guitar
- 1977 Juan Alvarez Classical Guitar
- Amp
- 1958 Fender Twin 5F8-4 (Tweed Twin, modified by Cesar Diaz)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tears in Heaven adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eric Clapton's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Blackstar Core settings for Tears in Heaven?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Reverb 0.5, Isf 5.
Which pickup should I use for Tears in Heaven?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Eric Clapton use on Tears in Heaven?
Guitar: 1977 Juan Alvarez Classical Guitar. Amp: 1958 Fender Twin 5F8-4 (Tweed Twin, modified by Cesar Diaz).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Tears in Heaven on other amps
- Tears in Heaven on Fender Mustang LT25 · 17
- Tears in Heaven on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 16
- Tears in Heaven on Boss Katana · 16
- Tears in Heaven on Fender Frontman 10G · 14
- Tears in Heaven on Boss GT-1000 · 8
- Tears in Heaven on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 7
- Tears in Heaven on Fender Champion 100 · 6
- Tears in Heaven on Fender Tone Master Pro · 6
Popular songs on the Blackstar Core
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- 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.