Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Baptism By Fire settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Baptism By Fire" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-10 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-10 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a strong right-hand attack for percussive clarity.
- Focus on palm muting for tight low-end response.
- Emphasize midrange notes for that signature AC/DC bark.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming for a punchy attack.
- Use palm muting for added definition on lower strings.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed to maintain dynamic response.
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
- Gretsch G6131 Jet Firebird (heavily modified, bridge pickup only, neck pickup removed, middle pickup cavity empty, custom wiring)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Bass 100 (model 1992, late 1960s/early 1970s, run clean-to-crunch, no built-in effects)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Baptism By Fire 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 Baptism By Fire?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Baptism By Fire?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did AC/DC use on Baptism By Fire?
Guitar: Gretsch G6131 Jet Firebird (heavily modified, bridge pickup only, neck pickup removed, middle pickup cavity empty, custom wiring). Amp: Marshall Super Bass 100 (model 1992, late 1960s/early 1970s, run clean-to-crunch, no built-in effects).
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.