Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 settings
Back in Black settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3
AC/DC · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 4, Volume 6, Isf 7, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-07
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Volume
- 6
- Isf
- 7
- Dly type
- 1
- Mod type
- 1
- Rev type
- 1
- Effect level
- 0
- Manual store
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for a tight, percussive attack.
- Use fingerstyle for dynamic control over the notes.
- Emphasize the attack on the downstrokes for clarity.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back in Black adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 for Back in Black?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 4, Volume 6, Isf 7, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1.
Which pickup should I use for Back in Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Back in Black?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Popular songs on the Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Creep · Radiohead
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.