Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings
Hangar 18 (2004 Remix) settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Hangar 18 (2004 Remix)" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 0, Gain 7.5, Volume 8, Presence 6, Reverb 0, ISF 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-06-22
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- ISF
- 5
- Voice
- 5
- Tap Tempo
- 0
- Effects Level
- 0
- Power Reduction
- 10
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking for clarity.
- Use aggressive palm muting to emphasize the riff's punch.
- Maintain a steady alternate picking technique for fluidity.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely used on 2004 remix as on original recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hangar 18 (2004 Remix) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth'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 Hangar 18 (2004 Remix)?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 0, Gain 7.5, Volume 8, Presence 6, Reverb 0, ISF 5.
Which pickup should I use for Hangar 18 (2004 Remix)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Megadeth use on Hangar 18 (2004 Remix)?
Guitar: Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely used on 2004 remix as on original recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203.
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.
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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.