Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 settings
Fade to Black settings for Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" solo tone on a Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4, set Gain 8, Reverb 0.5, Isf 5, Tap tempo 0, Manual button 1, Power reduction 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Isf
- 5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Manual button
- 1
- Power reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the reverb for a smooth, atmospheric quality during the solo.
- Maintain a steady hand for smooth bends and vibrato to achieve a singing sustain.
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
- Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Fade to Black 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 Fade to Black?
Set Gain 8, Reverb 0.5, Isf 5, Tap tempo 0, Manual button 1, Power reduction 1.
Which pickup should I use for Fade to Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Fade to Black?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab).
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.
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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.