Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
N.I.B. settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Black Sabbath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "N.I.B." riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for power chords to achieve a tight, aggressive sound.
- Focus on dynamic picking to emphasize the riff's attack and sustain.
- Experiment with subtle variations in picking intensity to add character to the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 4-6 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack and sustain.
- Focus on bending notes to achieve a singing quality.
- Experiment with palm muting for added dynamics during the solo.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Gibson SG Special
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup MK I 100-watt head with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get N.I.B. adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for N.I.B.?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for N.I.B.?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on N.I.B.?
Guitar: 1965 Gibson SG Special. Amp: Laney Supergroup MK I 100-watt head with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely).
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.
N.I.B. 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.