Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3 settings
Domination settings for Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Domination" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3, set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, Isf 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24-08 · updated 2026-08-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Isf
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance clarity and articulation.
- Maintain a consistent picking rhythm to keep the riff tight.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24-08 · updated 2026-08-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3 knobs
- Gain
- 9.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Isf
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to 5 for a thickening effect on the solo.
- Engage the reverb at a low level (2) to add some space without washing out the tone.
- Utilize aggressive palm muting on the lower strings for percussive chugs.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 model, custom finish, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Cowboys from Hell)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES solid-state head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Domination adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera'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 Domination?
Set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, Isf 6.
Which pickup should I use for Domination?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Domination?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 model, custom finish, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Cowboys from Hell). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head.
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.
Domination on other amps
Popular songs on the Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40 V3
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Beat It · Michael Jackson
- Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love · Van Halen
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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.