Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings
Ho Hey settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4
The Lumineers · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Lumineers "Ho Hey" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4, set Gain 0, Volume 6, Reverb 1, Isf 5, Power reduction 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA · updated 2026-11-02
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Volume
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Isf
- 5
- Power reduction
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Strum with a percussive attack to mimic the communal stomp-and-clap rhythm.
- Focus on open-chord voicings to maintain the warmth and resonance of the acoustic tone.
The original rig
What The Lumineers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Hummingbird acoustic (Wesley Schultz)
- Amp
- None — DI / mic only
- Gain
- 1
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Ho Hey adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Lumineers's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings for Ho Hey?
Set Gain 0, Volume 6, Reverb 1, Isf 5, Power reduction 0.
Which pickup should I use for Ho Hey?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Lumineers use on Ho Hey?
Guitar: Gibson Hummingbird acoustic (Wesley Schultz). Amp: None — DI / mic only.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA. 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.