Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Black Star settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Yngwie Malmsteen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Yngwie Malmsteen "Black Star" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight and percussive rhythm attack to maintain clarity.
- Utilize fast alternate picking for crisp note separation.
- Incorporate fluid legato runs to enhance sustain.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on fluid legato runs to emulate the smoothness of the original solo.
- Use fast alternate picking for clarity and articulation in your notes.
- Aim for a tight attack to maintain the definition of each note.
The original rig
What Yngwie Malmsteen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster (1980s model, scalloped fretboard)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP-50 MKII Head into 4x12 Celestion G12H30 cabinet
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Black Star adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Yngwie Malmsteen'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 Star?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Black Star?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Yngwie Malmsteen use on Black Star?
Guitar: Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster (1980s model, scalloped fretboard). Amp: Marshall JMP-50 MKII Head into 4x12 Celestion G12H30 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
- Walk · Pantera
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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.