Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 settings
Shepherd of Fire settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3
Avenged Sevenfold · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Avenged Sevenfold "Shepherd of Fire" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3, select the OD 1 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 7, Isf 5, 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 Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA · updated 2026-10-23
- Preset / mode
- OD 1
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Volume
- 7
- Isf
- 5
- Dly type
- 1
- Mod type
- 1
- Rev type
- 1
- Effect level
- 0
- Manual store
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to emphasize articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the percussive feel.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRGR330EX · updated 2026-08-08
- Preset / mode
- OD 1
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 7
- Isf
- 5
- Dly type
- 2
- Mod type
- 1
- Rev type
- 1
- Effect level
- 5
- Manual store
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on tight palm muting during chugging sections for clarity and punch.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve smooth lead lines and articulate note separation.
The original rig
What Avenged Sevenfold used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Schecter Synyster Gates Custom
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Shepherd of Fire adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Avenged Sevenfold'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 Shepherd of Fire?
Start from the OD 1 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 7, Isf 5, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1.
Which pickup should I use for Shepherd of Fire?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Avenged Sevenfold use on Shepherd of Fire?
Guitar: Schecter Synyster Gates Custom. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Shepherd of Fire on other amps
- Shepherd of Fire on Fender Mustang LT25 · 9
- Shepherd of Fire on Boss Katana · 4
- Shepherd of Fire on Fender Champion 20 · 3
- Shepherd of Fire on Marshall MG100HDFX · 3
- Shepherd of Fire on Marshall CODE 25 · 2
- Shepherd of Fire on Fender Mustang LT50 · 2
- Shepherd of Fire on Positive Grid Spark 2 · 2
- Shepherd of Fire on Ibanez IBZ10G V2 · 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.