Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 settings
Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4
Guns N' Roses · adapted 16 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4, select the OD1 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, ISF 7, Effect type 0, Effect level 0, Power reduction 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-11-09
- Preset / mode
- OD1
- 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
- Effect type
- 0
- Effect level
- 0
- Power reduction
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the wah pedal during the solo for expressive lead phrasing.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve fluidity in your lead lines.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez AZ24S1F · updated 2026-11-12
- Preset / mode
- OD1
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
- ISF
- 7
- Effect type
- 0
- Effect level
- 0
- Power reduction
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Incorporate palm muting for tightness in the riff.
- Focus on precise finger placement for clean note separation.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica
- Amp
- 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sweet Child O' Mine adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses'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 Sweet Child O' Mine?
Start from the OD1 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, ISF 7, Effect type 0, Effect level 0, Power reduction 0.
Which pickup should I use for Sweet Child O' Mine?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Sweet Child O' Mine?
Guitar: Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley).
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.
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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.