Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 settings
Raining Blood settings for Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4
Slayer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Slayer "Raining Blood" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4, select the OD2 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, ISF 7, Power reduction 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-02
- Preset / mode
- OD2
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Reverb
- 0
- ISF
- 7
- Power reduction
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Keep the picking hand relaxed for faster staccato playing.
The original rig
What Slayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Raining Blood adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Slayer'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 Raining Blood?
Start from the OD2 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, ISF 7, Power reduction 0.
Which pickup should I use for Raining Blood?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Slayer use on Raining Blood?
Guitar: B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Raining Blood on other amps
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- Raining Blood on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 52
- Raining Blood on Line 6 Spider · 49
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- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
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.