Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 settings
Whole Lotta Love settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3
Led Zeppelin · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 3.5, Volume 6, Isf 7, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-13
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Volume
- 6
- Isf
- 7
- Dly type
- 1
- Mod type
- 1
- Rev type
- 1
- Effect level
- 5
- Manual store
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a tight and percussive attack to capture the aggressive nature of the riff.
- Focus on palm muting for added punch and clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups)
- Amp
- Supro Coronado 1690T
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Whole Lotta Love adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Led Zeppelin'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 Whole Lotta Love?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 3.5, Volume 6, Isf 7, Dly type 1, Mod type 1, Rev type 1.
Which pickup should I use for Whole Lotta Love?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Whole Lotta Love?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Whole Lotta Love on other amps
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Mustang LT25 · 305
- Whole Lotta Love on Boss Katana · 281
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Champion 20 · 76
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Frontman 10G · 72
- Whole Lotta Love on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 60
- Whole Lotta Love on Positive Grid Spark · 59
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Champion 100 · 57
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Mustang LT50 · 54
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
- 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.