Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 settings
War Pigs settings for Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4
Black Sabbath · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "War Pigs" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4, select the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Reverb 0, Isf 8, Effects 1, Effect level 0, Power reduction 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-10-29
- Preset / mode
- Super Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Isf
- 8
- Effects
- 1
- Effect level
- 0
- Power reduction
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong attack on the strings to emphasize the dynamic crunch.
- Incorporate palm muting on the lower strings for a punchy sound.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics to add character to the riff.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty)
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get War Pigs adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V4 for War Pigs?
Start from the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Reverb 0, Isf 8, Effects 1, Effect level 0, Power reduction 0.
Which pickup should I use for War Pigs?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on War Pigs?
Guitar: 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty). Amp: Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
War Pigs on other amps
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- One · Metallica
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.