Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 settings
One settings for Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4, set Gain 8, Reverb 0.5, Isf 7, 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 2026-04-29
- 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
- 0
- Power reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugs to replicate the aggressive attack.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to achieve articulate note separation.
- Experiment with the amp's reverb set to a low level for slight ambience without losing clarity.
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
- 6
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Manual button
- 1
- Power reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
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 power reduction for a tighter sound while maintaining high gain.
- Utilize aggressive palm muting to achieve the tight and percussive rhythm characteristic of the original solo.
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 MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get One 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 One?
Set Gain 8, Reverb 0.5, Isf 7, Tap tempo 0, Manual button 0, Power reduction 1.
Which pickup should I use for One?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on One?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era).
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.
One on other amps
More Metallica on the Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4
All Metallica tones →Popular songs on the Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4
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- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Creep · Radiohead
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Tornado of Souls · Megadeth
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.