Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Aqualung settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Jethro Tull · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Jethro Tull "Aqualung" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on a strong attack for punchy notes.
- Use fingerstyle for added dynamics and control.
- Experiment with feedback for sustained notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a percussive pick attack to emphasize the crunch.
- Maintain a tight wrist for better control over dynamics.
- Focus on clear note separation while playing the riff.
The original rig
What Jethro Tull used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1958 Gibson Les Paul Junior
- Amp
- Hiwatt Custom 200W head into 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Aqualung adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Jethro Tull's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Aqualung?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Aqualung?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Jethro Tull use on Aqualung?
Guitar: 1958 Gibson Les Paul Junior. Amp: Hiwatt Custom 200W head into 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.
Popular songs on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- 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.