Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings
War Pigs settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4
Black Sabbath · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "War Pigs" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4, set Gain 6, Volume 7, Reverb 0, Isf 8, Power reduction 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Volume
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Isf
- 8
- Power reduction
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for a punchy attack on the lower strings.
- Use a dynamic picking technique to enhance the articulation of the chords.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking intensity to capture the raw feel of the riff.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty)
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get War Pigs adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath'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 War Pigs?
Set Gain 6, Volume 7, Reverb 0, Isf 8, Power reduction 0.
Which pickup should I use for War Pigs?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on War Pigs?
Guitar: 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty). Amp: Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet.
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.
War Pigs on other amps
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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.