Get lucky amp settings — Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3
The Pharrel williams guitar tone for “Get lucky”, dialed in for a Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3 with a Yamaha Pacifica 112J. Studio version, Random Access Memories (2013)
Custom Plexiglass Lucite Stratocaster direct into Neve 88R console preamp / Roland JC-120 with transparent studio optical compression
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
01Compressor (Ross / Dyna Comp style)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned; built-in Blackstar ID:Core Compressor block or external pedal to squash transients evenly
The ID:Core 20 V3 uses a single ISF control instead of separate Bass/Mid/Treble/Presence knobs—set ISF fully counter-clockwise to 0 for an open, sparkling American EQ profile. Select Clean Bright with Gain at 2 for zero preamp breakup, and turn onboard reverb fully off to match Nile Rodgers' completely dry direct-injected groove. On your Yamaha Pacifica, select position 4 (neck + middle single coils) to get the classic in-between Strat 'cluck' and percussive top-end snap.
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