Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 settings
Creep settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3
Radiohead · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3, select the OD 1 preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Isf 5, 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 Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-11-14
- Preset / mode
- OD 1
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 7
- Isf
- 5
- Dly type
- 1
- Mod type
- 1
- Rev type
- 1
- Effect level
- 0
- Manual store
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking for tight, percussive attack.
- Focus on palm muting for chugging sections.
- Keep the volume high to maintain saturation and clarity.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creep adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead'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 Creep?
Start from the OD 1 preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Isf 5, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1.
Which pickup should I use for Creep?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Creep?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creep on other amps
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.