Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Geek U.S.A. settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
The Smashing Pumpkins · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smashing Pumpkins "Geek U.S.A." 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 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff 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
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for tight, percussive attack.
- Use aggressive strumming to enhance the wall-of-sound effect.
- Experiment with dynamics to create a swirling modulation effect.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack and sustain.
- Experiment with palm muting for added dynamics in certain phrases.
- Focus on bending notes to achieve a singing quality in the solo.
The original rig
What The Smashing Pumpkins used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster Deluxe Plus
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (studio, Siamese Dream era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Geek U.S.A. adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smashing Pumpkins's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Geek U.S.A.?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Geek U.S.A.?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Smashing Pumpkins use on Geek U.S.A.?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster Deluxe Plus. Amp: Marshall JCM800 (studio, Siamese Dream era).
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
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- 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.