Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 settings
Layla settings for Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4, select the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 7, Reverb 3, ISF 8, Effect type 0, Effect level 0, Power reduction 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jet JS-400 · updated 2026-10-01
- Preset / mode
- Super Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Reverb
- 3
- ISF
- 8
- Effect type
- 0
- Effect level
- 0
- Power reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on aggressive picking to achieve the compressed-but-aggressive attack characteristic of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting to add punch to the riff while maintaining clarity.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-09
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- ISF
- 5
- Effect type
- 0
- Effect level
- 0
- Power reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in your picking.
- Experiment with dynamics; softer picking yields a cleaner tone, while harder picking brings out the crunch.
- Try rolling back the guitar's volume slightly if the tone becomes too harsh.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 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 and 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 V4 for Layla?
Start from the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 7, Reverb 3, ISF 8, Effect type 0, Effect level 0, Power reduction 1.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Derek and 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 Jet JS-400. 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 V4
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.