Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40 settings
Wonderwall settings for Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40
Oasis · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Oasis "Wonderwall" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40, set Gain 1.5, Reverb 1, Isf 5. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-09-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Reverb
- 1
- Isf
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Strum with a percussive attack to emphasize the bright, ringing quality of the chords.
- Ensure your picking dynamics are responsive to maintain clarity in the open chords.
The original rig
What Oasis used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 40 actually has.
- Guitar
- Antoria 698M Folk acoustic guitar
- Amp
- Direct to mixing desk (studio); no amp used for main acoustic riff section
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wonderwall adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Oasis'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 Wonderwall?
Set Gain 1.5, Reverb 1, Isf 5.
Which pickup should I use for Wonderwall?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Oasis use on Wonderwall?
Guitar: Antoria 698M Folk acoustic guitar. Amp: Direct to mixing desk (studio); no amp used for main acoustic riff section.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Wonderwall 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
- Walk · Pantera
- 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
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.