Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 settings
Whole Lotta Love settings for Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4
Led Zeppelin · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4, select the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 3.5, Reverb 0.5, 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.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11 · updated 2026-11-07
- Preset / mode
- Super Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- ISF
- 7
- Effect type
- 0
- Effect level
- 0
- Power reduction
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Incorporate palm muting on the lower strings for added tightness and control.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics to capture the raw, biting attack.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups)
- Amp
- Supro Coronado 1690T
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Whole Lotta Love adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Led Zeppelin'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 Whole Lotta Love?
Start from the Super Crunch preset, then set Gain 3.5, Reverb 0.5, ISF 7, Effect type 0, Effect level 0, Power reduction 0.
Which pickup should I use for Whole Lotta Love?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Whole Lotta Love?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11. 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.