Davidian amp settings — Blackstar ID:30TVP
The Machine Head guitar tone for “Davidian”, dialed in for a Blackstar ID:30TVP with a Ibanez GIO GRG170DX. Studio version, Burn My Eyes (1994)
Peavey 5150 head ('Bubba'), Jackson custom guitars with EMG 81 pickups, guitar direct into amp with noise gate
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01Noise Gate (RECOMMENDED — use amp's built-in gate or acquire ISP Decimator)
RECOMMENDED — essential for tight palm-muted chugs in drop tuning; the ID:30TVP has a built-in noise gate in the software editor—enable it
The 5150's tight, aggressive voicing translates well to the Blackstar's OD2 channel with the ISF knob turned fully counter-clockwise (American voicing) for that compressed, scooped 5150-style response. Your GRG170DX's Infinity humbuckers are lower output than EMGs, so gain is pushed to 8 to compensate. Mid at 4 gives the characteristic scoop without disappearing entirely.
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