Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Ace of Spades settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Motörhead · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Motörhead "Ace of Spades" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7.5, Bass 4, Treble 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 8
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive picking for a sharp attack.
- Use palm muting for added percussiveness on certain notes.
- Experiment with vibrato for expressive bends.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for a biting tone.
- Incorporate fast palm muting for tight, percussive riffs.
- Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm to capture the driving energy.
The original rig
What Motörhead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1970s Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Ace of Spades adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Motörhead's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Ace of Spades?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 4, Treble 8.
Which pickup should I use for Ace of Spades?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Motörhead use on Ace of Spades?
Guitar: 1970s Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet.
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.
Ace of Spades on other amps
Popular songs on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Black Dog · Led Zeppelin
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
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.