Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2 settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2, set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Reverb 1.5, Isf 5, Tap tempo 0, Effects delay level 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-05-07
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Isf
- 5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Effects delay level
- 0
- Effects reverb level
- 0
- Effects modulation level
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle modulation of the original tone.
- Adjust the reverb level to add depth and space to your clean tone, aiming for a warm, round sound.
- Keep your guitar volume high to ensure clarity and fullness in the clean riff.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters 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 20 V2 settings for Nothing Else Matters?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Reverb 1.5, Isf 5, Tap tempo 0, Effects delay level 0.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters?
Guitar: ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. 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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Popular songs on the Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Creep · Radiohead
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Layla · Derek & The Dominos
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- 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.