Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Metalingus settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Alter Bridge · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alter Bridge "Metalingus" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to achieve a tight sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a wah pedal throughout the solo for expressive sweeps.
- Focus on palm muting for tight chugs during transitions.
- Emphasize articulation in your picking for clarity in the high-gain tone.
The original rig
What Alter Bridge used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Tremonti (likely USA Core model, 2004 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely 2-Channel Rev G or early 3-Channel, as used by Tremonti in 2004 studio sessions)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Metalingus adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Alter Bridge's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Metalingus?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Metalingus?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 10.
What gear did Alter Bridge use on Metalingus?
Guitar: PRS Tremonti (likely USA Core model, 2004 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely 2-Channel Rev G or early 3-Channel, as used by Tremonti in 2004 studio sessions).
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.