Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2 settings
Master of Puppets settings for Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2
Metallica · adapted 16 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2, set Gain 9, Volume 8, Reverb 0.5, Isf 7, Effect level 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GRG140 · updated 2026-10-12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Volume
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Isf
- 7
- Effect level
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight chugs.
- Employ fast alternate picking to achieve the percussive rhythm.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for sharper articulation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets 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 are the best Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2 settings for Master of Puppets?
Set Gain 9, Volume 8, Reverb 0.5, Isf 7, Effect level 5.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GRG140. 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.