Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40 settings
Floods settings for Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Floods" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40, set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, Isf 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-05-21
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Isf
- 5
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight chugs.
- Focus on percussive attack to enhance clarity.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight.
Solo settings
updated 2026-05-26
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Isf
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 5.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the lush stereo effect.
- Engage the noise gate at 3-5 to maintain clarity during high-gain solos.
- Consider using the whammy bar for expressive pitch shifts and dynamic swells.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40 actually has.
- Guitar
- Washburn Dime 333 (Dimebolt finish, as used in studio for The Great Southern Trendkill era)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES solid-state head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Floods 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 V4 Stereo 40 settings for Floods?
Set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, Isf 5.
Which pickup should I use for Floods?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Floods?
Guitar: Washburn Dime 333 (Dimebolt finish, as used in studio for The Great Southern Trendkill era). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head.
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.
Floods on other amps
Popular songs on the Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.