Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Gimme Three Steps settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Lynyrd Skynyrd · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lynyrd Skynyrd "Gimme Three Steps" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the touch-sensitive response.
- Use fingerstyle for smoother transitions between notes.
- Experiment with palm muting for added articulation on fast runs.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight picking attack for a punchy rhythm.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Keep the right hand close to the bridge for a sharper attack.
The original rig
What Lynyrd Skynyrd used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul (likely Standard, 1950s/60s spec, used by Allen Collins or Gary Rossington)
- Amp
- Marshall JTM45 (cranked, likely non-master volume, classic British rock amp of the era)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Gimme Three Steps adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lynyrd Skynyrd's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Gimme Three Steps?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Gimme Three Steps?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Lynyrd Skynyrd use on Gimme Three Steps?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul (likely Standard, 1950s/60s spec, used by Allen Collins or Gary Rossington). Amp: Marshall JTM45 (cranked, likely non-master volume, classic British rock amp of the 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.
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