Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors") settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
King Crimson · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the King Crimson "21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors")" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on percussive picking to achieve a punchy attack.
- Use palm muting for tight, rhythmic sections.
- Experiment with dynamics to emphasize the aggressive nature of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-7 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to achieve a biting attack.
- Incorporate dynamic wah sweeps for expressive peaks.
- Focus on sustaining notes for a violin-like quality.
The original rig
What King Crimson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (1957, black, 'Black Beauty')
- Amp
- Marshall 100-watt Super Lead (Plexi, late 1960s)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors") adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts King Crimson's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors")?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors")?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did King Crimson use on 21st Century Schizoid Man (Including "Mirrors")?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (1957, black, 'Black Beauty'). Amp: Marshall 100-watt Super Lead (Plexi, late 1960s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.