Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3 settings
Enter Sandman settings for Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3
Metallica · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3, select the OD 1 preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 7, Reverb 0, Isf 7, Dly level 0, Mod level 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-09-09
- Preset / mode
- OD 1
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Isf
- 7
- Dly level
- 0
- Mod level
- 0
- Rev level
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the articulation clear.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 20 V3 for Enter Sandman?
Start from the OD 1 preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 7, Reverb 0, Isf 7, Dly level 0, Mod level 0.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256. 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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Popular songs on the Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3
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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.