Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Brighton Rock settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Queen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Queen "Brighton Rock" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, controlled bends to emulate the singing sustain.
- Use fingerstyle for dynamic control and touch-sensitive overdrive.
- Incorporate harmonized lead lines for a fuller sound.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Dig in on the lower strings for a raspy edge.
- Use palm muting for tighter articulation on the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a singing tone.
The original rig
What Queen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Brian May Red Special (homemade, 1960s-70s original)
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (Top Boost, 1970s, multiple amps in parallel)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Brighton Rock adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Queen's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Brighton Rock?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Brighton Rock?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Queen use on Brighton Rock?
Guitar: Brian May Red Special (homemade, 1960s-70s original). Amp: Vox AC30 (Top Boost, 1970s, multiple amps in parallel).
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.