Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Hangar 18 settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Hangar 18" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. 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 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use fast alternate picking for clarity in the riff.
- Maintain a percussive attack to emphasize rhythm.
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
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking for a tight attack.
- Incorporate slides and bends for expressive phrasing.
- Focus on palm muting during fast runs for clarity.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson King V (likely custom, with Seymour Duncan JB pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM 800 (studio recording, 1990)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hangar 18 adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Hangar 18?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Hangar 18?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Megadeth use on Hangar 18?
Guitar: Jackson King V (likely custom, with Seymour Duncan JB pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM 800 (studio recording, 1990).
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.
Hangar 18 on other amps
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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.