Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Black Dog settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Led Zeppelin · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Black Dog" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight picking attack to emphasize clarity.
- Use palm muting for added punch on certain notes.
- Experiment with dynamics; play softer for more subtle notes and harder for aggressive bursts.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking for clarity.
- Use palm muting for a punchy attack on the lower strings.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the riff's groove.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1959 model)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, 100-watt, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Black Dog adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Led Zeppelin's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Black Dog?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Black Dog?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Black Dog?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1959 model). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, 100-watt, likely with 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.
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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.