Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Back in Black settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
AC/DC · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 4, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a strong, percussive attack to emphasize the crunch.
- Palm mute on the lower strings for tightness and clarity.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed for dynamic response.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking for a sharper attack.
- Incorporate bends and vibrato for expressive phrases.
- Focus on dynamic playing to enhance the sustain and grit.
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 (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back in Black 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 Back in Black?
Set Gain 4, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Back in Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Back in Black?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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.