Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Kid Charlemagne settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Steely Dan · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Steely Dan "Kid Charlemagne" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 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 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic response.
- Focus on clarity and note separation in your picking.
- Experiment with palm muting for added texture.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 3 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, controlled picking to achieve a vocal-like tone.
- Use fingerstyle techniques for enhanced dynamics and expressiveness.
- Experiment with varying your attack to find the sweet spot for sustain.
The original rig
What Steely Dan used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-335
- Amp
- Fender Tweed Deluxe (5E3, late 1950s)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Kid Charlemagne adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Steely Dan's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Kid Charlemagne?
Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Kid Charlemagne?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Steely Dan use on Kid Charlemagne?
Guitar: Gibson ES-335. Amp: Fender Tweed Deluxe (5E3, late 1950s).
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.