Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings
Blues Boys Tune settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4
B.B. King · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the B.B. King "Blues Boys Tune" solo tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4, select the Clean Warm preset, then set Gain 0, Gain 2.5, Volume 6, Presence 5, Reverb 1, ISF 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez AZES40 · updated 2026-04-12
- Preset / mode
- Clean Warm
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Gain
- 2.5
- Volume
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
- ISF
- 5
- Voice
- 3
- Tap Tempo
- 0
- Effects Level
- 0
- Power Reduction
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 3 for a spacious feel.
- Focus on your vibrato technique to achieve the singing sustain characteristic.
- Utilize a quick, percussive attack to enhance the dynamics of your playing.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez AZES40 · updated 2026-04-12
- Preset / mode
- Clean Warm
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 1.5
- ISF
- 5
- Voice
- 1
- Tap Tempo
- 0
- Effects Level
- 0
- Power Reduction
- 10
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
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 light touch to maintain the clarity and chime of the clean tone.
- Focus on fingerstyle techniques to achieve a smoother, more expressive sound.
The original rig
What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-355 'Lucille'
- Amp
- Lab Series L5
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Blues Boys Tune 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 V4 for Blues Boys Tune?
Start from the Clean Warm preset, then set Gain 0, Gain 2.5, Volume 6, Presence 5, Reverb 1, ISF 5.
Which pickup should I use for Blues Boys Tune?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did B.B. King use on Blues Boys Tune?
Guitar: Gibson ES-355 'Lucille'. Amp: Lab Series L5.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez AZES40. 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.