Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 settings
War Pigs settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3
Black Sabbath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "War Pigs" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 6, Isf 7, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-16
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Volume
- 6
- Isf
- 7
- Dly type
- 1
- Mod type
- 1
- Rev type
- 1
- Effect level
- 0
- Manual store
- 0
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Focus on dynamic picking to enhance the open, articulate attack.
- Experiment with chord voicings to emphasize the midrange.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty)
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get War Pigs adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath'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 War Pigs?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 6, Isf 7, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1.
Which pickup should I use for War Pigs?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on War Pigs?
Guitar: 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty). Amp: Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
War Pigs 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.