Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 settings
Master of Puppets settings for Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4
Metallica · adapted 26 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4, set Gain 8, Reverb 0.5, Isf 6, 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 Ibanez Gio · updated 2026-11-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Isf
- 6
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Manual button
- 0
- Power reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve that aggressive attack.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Keep the volume on your guitar at maximum to ensure full output from the pickups.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Isf
- 7
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Manual button
- 1
- Power reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting during the solo for added tightness and punch.
- Incorporate fast alternate picking to achieve the razor-sharp articulation characteristic of the original tone.
- Utilize the amp's built-in reverb sparingly to maintain the dry, in-your-face sound.
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, 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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 settings for Master of Puppets?
Set Gain 8, Reverb 0.5, Isf 6, Tap tempo 0, Manual button 0, Power reduction 1.
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 Gio. 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.