Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Cowboys from Hell settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Cowboys from Hell" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for tight palm-muted chugs.
- Focus on percussive rhythm to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with muting techniques to enhance articulation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking for clarity.
- Utilize pinch harmonics for expressive squeals.
- Incorporate fast legato runs for fluidity.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML or Dean From Hell)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cowboys from Hell adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Cowboys from Hell?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Cowboys from Hell?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Cowboys from Hell?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML or Dean From Hell). Amp: Randall RG-100ES.
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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- Cowboys from Hell on Marshall CODE 25 · 3
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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.