Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 settings
Bohemian Rhapsody settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3
Queen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody" solo tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Reverb 1.5, Isf 5, Dly type 1, Mod type 1. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-09-19
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Isf
- 5
- Dly type
- 1
- Mod type
- 1
- Rev type
- 2
- Effect level
- 5
- Manual store
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Set the reverb to add depth, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.
- Engage the gain for a smooth overdrive that enhances sustain without harshness.
The original rig
What Queen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Brian May Red Special
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (1970s, likely Top Boost model, studio recording)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Bohemian Rhapsody adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Queen'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 Bohemian Rhapsody?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Reverb 1.5, Isf 5, Dly type 1, Mod type 1.
Which pickup should I use for Bohemian Rhapsody?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Queen use on Bohemian Rhapsody?
Guitar: Brian May Red Special. Amp: Vox AC30 (1970s, likely Top Boost model, studio recording).
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.
Bohemian Rhapsody on other amps
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- Bohemian Rhapsody on Fender Frontman 10G · 4
- Bohemian Rhapsody on Fender Champion 20 · 3
- Bohemian Rhapsody on Fender Mustang Micro Plus · 3
- Bohemian Rhapsody on Marshall CODE 25 · 2
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
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- 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
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.