Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Are You Ready settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Are You Ready" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack and clarity of notes.
- Focus on dynamic playing to maintain the punchy character of the tone.
- Experiment with finger positioning on the fretboard for expressive bends and vibrato.
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
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use controlled palm muting for rhythmic punch.
- Maintain a dynamic pick response for clarity.
- Focus on a tight, aggressive rhythm with percussive attack.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (Angus Young, bridge pickup) or Gretsch Jet Firebird (Malcolm Young, bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead (Plexi, likely with Schaffer-Vega Diversity System for Angus)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Are You Ready adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Are You Ready?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Are You Ready?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did AC/DC use on Are You Ready?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (Angus Young, bridge pickup) or Gretsch Jet Firebird (Malcolm Young, bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead (Plexi, likely with Schaffer-Vega Diversity System for Angus).
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.
More AC/DC on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
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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.