Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3 settings
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love settings for Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3
Van Halen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Van Halen "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3, set Gain 7.5, Reverb 0, Isf 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24-08 · updated 2026-08-31
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 7-8
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Isf
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus for a subtle phase effect to replicate the original tone's swirl.
- Maintain tight palm muting during chugs for a percussive attack.
- Keep your picking hand dynamic to enhance the articulation of the riff.
The original rig
What Van Halen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Frankenstrat (homemade Strat-style guitar, maple neck, single humbucker, Floyd Rose prototype or vintage tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (plexi, variac-powered, no master volume, EL34s, cranked)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Van Halen's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3 settings for Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love?
Set Gain 7.5, Reverb 0, Isf 5.
Which pickup should I use for Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Van Halen use on Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love?
Guitar: Frankenstrat (homemade Strat-style guitar, maple neck, single humbucker, Floyd Rose prototype or vintage tremolo). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (plexi, variac-powered, no master volume, EL34s, cranked).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24-08. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love on other amps
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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.