Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Holy Wars... The Punishment Due settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity.
- Incorporate fast alternate picking for articulation.
- Focus on tight phrasing to maintain note definition.
Riff 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
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use fast alternate picking for clarity in note separation.
- Maintain a consistent attack to achieve a percussive sound.
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 KV1 Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Holy Wars... The Punishment Due?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars... The Punishment Due?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars... The Punishment Due?
Guitar: Jackson KV1 Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers.
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.
Holy Wars... The Punishment Due 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.