Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 settings
Samba Pa Ti settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3
Santana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Santana "Samba Pa Ti" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3, select the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 5, Volume 6, Reverb 1, Isf 5, Dly type 1, Mod type 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Donner DJP-1000 · updated 2026-06-19
- Preset / mode
- Super Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Volume
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Isf
- 5
- Dly type
- 1
- Mod type
- 1
- Rev type
- 1
- Effect level
- 5
- Manual store
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 5.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on fluid legato phrasing to achieve the smooth, singing sustain characteristic of Santana's style.
- Experiment with touch-sensitive dynamics, varying your picking intensity to enhance expressiveness.
The original rig
What Santana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Special (late 1960s, P-90 pickups, cherry finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark I (prototype, early version, combo)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Samba Pa Ti adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Santana'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 Samba Pa Ti?
Start from the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 5, Volume 6, Reverb 1, Isf 5, Dly type 1, Mod type 1.
Which pickup should I use for Samba Pa Ti?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Santana use on Samba Pa Ti?
Guitar: Gibson SG Special (late 1960s, P-90 pickups, cherry finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark I (prototype, early version, combo).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Donner DJP-1000. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3
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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.