Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Guns for Hire settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Guns for Hire" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking for a biting attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the sustain.
- Experiment with finger positioning for dynamic expression.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-10 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use tight right-hand picking for clarity on riffs.
- Incorporate moderate palm muting to enhance punch.
- Maintain high volume for proper tone saturation and amp interaction.
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, as used by Angus Young on 'Flick of the Switch')
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100W, non-master volume, EL34 tubes, used in studio for 'Flick of the Switch')
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Guns for Hire 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 Guns for Hire?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Guns for Hire?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did AC/DC use on Guns for Hire?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1973, as used by Angus Young on 'Flick of the Switch'). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100W, non-master volume, EL34 tubes, used in studio for 'Flick of the Switch').
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.