Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings
Lithium settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4
Nirvana · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4, set Gain 7, Volume 7, Reverb 1, Isf 5, Power reduction 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
- Isf
- 5
- Power reduction
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 1
Playing tips
- Use the bridge pickup for a punchy, aggressive tone.
- Engage the fuzz effect for a thicker, saturated sound.
- Experiment with the volume knob on your guitar to find the sweet spot for fuzz saturation.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lithium adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Nirvana'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 Lithium?
Set Gain 7, Volume 7, Reverb 1, Isf 5, Power reduction 0.
Which pickup should I use for Lithium?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Lithium?
Guitar: Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge). Amp: Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions).
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.
Lithium on other amps
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.