Whom the bells tolls amp settings — Blackstar ID:Core 20 V4
The Metallica guitar tone for “Whom the bells tolls”, dialed in for a Blackstar ID:Core 20 V4 with a Epiphone Les Paul Special-II. Studio version, Ride the Lightning (1984)
Marshall JCM800 2203, Gibson Explorer with EMG 81 pickups, no pedals — raw amp gain with mid-scooped EQ
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 9 |
| Bass | 8 |
| Mid | 3 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
The ID:Core V4's OD2 voice is the highest-gain option and reaches thrash territory. ISF set fully counter-clockwise (American voicing) gives the tighter, more scooped character closer to the JCM800's attack. Your Epiphone's passive humbuckers have less output than Hetfield's active EMGs, so gain stays at 9 to compensate. Bass at 8 delivers the low-end chug; mid at 3 creates the classic V-scoop; treble at 7 keeps the pick attack aggressive.
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