Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for a biting sound.
- Palm mute for tight, percussive riffs.
- Keep your strumming hand relaxed for dynamic control.
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
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive picking to achieve the raw attack characteristic of the original tone.
- Use palm muting on lower strings for added punch during transitions.
- Emphasize vibrato on sustained notes for a singing quality.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1973 model, used by Angus Young on studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (Plexi, non-master volume, cranked for natural overdrive, studio recording 1981)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 10.
What gear did AC/DC use on For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1973 model, used by Angus Young on studio recording). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (Plexi, non-master volume, cranked for natural overdrive, studio recording 1981).
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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