Blackstar Core settings
The Thrill is Gone settings for Blackstar Core
B.B. King · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Blackstar Core, select the Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 4, Reverb 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
updated 2026-08-23
- Preset / mode
- Clean
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar Core knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a heavy pick for a forceful attack to achieve the quick, percussive tone.
- Keep the guitar volume high to maintain ample clean headroom.
- Adjust the amp's reverb to add a subtle spaciousness without overwhelming the clean tone.
The original rig
What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Core actually has.
- Guitar
- mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
- Amp
- Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Thrill is Gone adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King'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 The Thrill is Gone?
Start from the Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 4, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill is Gone?
Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Thrill is Gone on other amps
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Mustang LT25 · 51
- The Thrill is Gone on Boss Katana · 50
- The Thrill is Gone on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 32
- The Thrill is Gone on Boss GT-1000 · 30
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Frontman 10G · 26
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Champion 20 · 16
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Tone Master Pro · 15
- The Thrill is Gone on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 11
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.