Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 settings
The Thrill is Gone settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3
B.B. King · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3, select the Clean Warm preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 7, Isf 5, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-08-29
- Preset / mode
- Clean Warm
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 7
- Isf
- 5
- Dly type
- 1
- Mod type
- 1
- Rev type
- 1
- Effect level
- 5
- Manual store
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a heavy pick for a forceful attack to achieve the quick, percussive sound.
- Keep the guitar volume high to maintain clean headroom and dynamic response.
- Engage the amp's reverb for a subtle atmospheric effect that complements the clean tone.
The original rig
What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
- Amp
- Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Thrill is Gone adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King'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 The Thrill is Gone?
Start from the Clean Warm preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 7, Isf 5, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1.
Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill is Gone?
Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.