Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2 settings
Layla settings for Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2
Derek & The Dominos · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek & The Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Reverb 1, Isf 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Cort G100 · updated 2026-11-08
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Isf
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use dynamic picking to emphasize the biting attack of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Roll back the tone knob slightly for a warmer, more vintage character.
The original rig
What Derek & The Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Derek & The Dominos'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 20 V2 for Layla?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Reverb 1, Isf 7.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Derek & The Dominos use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Cort G100. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Layla on other amps
Popular songs on the Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Creep · Radiohead
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Nothing Else Matters · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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.