Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 settings
Holy Wars settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3
Megadeth · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3, select the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Isf 7, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Special · updated 2026-10-04
- Preset / mode
- Super Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 7
- Isf
- 7
- Dly type
- 1
- Mod type
- 1
- Rev type
- 1
- Effect level
- 0
- Manual store
- 0
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight and percussive riffs.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for articulation.
- Keep your playing staccato for clarity in fast riffs.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Wars adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth'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 Holy Wars?
Start from the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Isf 7, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars?
Guitar: Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Special. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Holy Wars 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
- 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.