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Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings

Do I Wanna Know? settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4

Arctic Monkeys · adapted 12 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Arctic Monkeys "Do I Wanna Know?" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4, set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Reverb 3.5, Isf 10, Power reduction 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Ibanez JEMJR · updated 2026-11-12

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 knobs

Gain
1.5
Volume
5
Reverb
3.5
Isf
10
Power reduction
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on · 3.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to replicate the subtle ambience of the original tone.
  • Play with a light touch to maintain the articulate, bell-like attack characteristic of the original riff.
  • Focus on clarity and chime in your picking to capture the shimmering texture of the 12-string sound.

The original rig

What Arctic Monkeys used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 actually has.

Guitar
Vox Starstream XII 12-String
Amp
Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 (with Magnatone Custom 410 blended in studio)
Gain
6.5
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5
Reverb
4
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings for Do I Wanna Know??

Set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Reverb 3.5, Isf 10, Power reduction 0.

Which pickup should I use for Do I Wanna Know??

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Arctic Monkeys use on Do I Wanna Know??

Guitar: Vox Starstream XII 12-String. Amp: Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 (with Magnatone Custom 410 blended in studio).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez JEMJR. 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.