Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Metal Militia settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Metal Militia" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 9, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-10 and volume on 8-10.
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
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight chugs.
- Focus on a percussive attack with your picking hand.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the riff's drive.
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
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity and definition.
- Incorporate wah sweeps during sustained notes for expressiveness.
- Focus on tight, percussive rhythms to maintain articulation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely modded, as used on Kill 'Em All)
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Metal Militia adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Metal Militia?
Set Gain 9, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Metal Militia?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Metallica use on Metal Militia?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Flying V. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely modded, as used on Kill 'Em All).
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.
More Metallica on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
All Metallica tones →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
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Black Dog · Led Zeppelin
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Metalingus · Alter Bridge
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.