Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 settings
Creeping Death settings for Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Creeping Death" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4, set Gain 7, Reverb 0.5, Isf 5, Tap tempo 0, Manual button 0, Power reduction 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-28
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Isf
- 5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Manual button
- 0
- Power reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to replicate the aggressive attack.
- Focus on percussive downstrokes to achieve the classic thrash metal rhythm.
- Keep the amp's reverb low to maintain clarity and punch in the riff.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creeping Death 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 V4 settings for Creeping Death?
Set Gain 7, Reverb 0.5, Isf 5, Tap tempo 0, Manual button 0, Power reduction 1.
Which pickup should I use for Creeping Death?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Creeping Death?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creeping Death on other amps
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- Creeping Death on Fender Mustang LT25 · 18
- Creeping Death on Marshall MG15CFX · 8
- Creeping Death on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 6
- Creeping Death on Marshall MG30FX · 6
- Creeping Death on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 4
- Creeping Death on Fender Champion 20 · 3
- Creeping Death on Fender Mustang LT50 · 3
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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.