Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Detroit Rock City settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Kiss · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kiss "Detroit Rock City" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff 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
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for tight, punchy rhythms.
- Use aggressive picking for clear note separation.
- Maintain a consistent strumming pattern for the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for clarity and punch.
- Focus on dynamic playing to capture the aggressive midrange.
- Experiment with palm muting for tighter riffs.
The original rig
What Kiss used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, early 1970s, likely through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M speakers)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Detroit Rock City adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Kiss's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Detroit Rock City?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Detroit Rock City?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Kiss use on Detroit Rock City?
Guitar: 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe. Amp: Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, early 1970s, likely through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M speakers).
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.