Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Reelin' In The Years settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Steely Dan · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Steely Dan "Reelin' In The Years" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 6. 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 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on a dynamic attack to capture the articulate sound.
- Use palm muting selectively to enhance clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics for expressive variations.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-8 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic touch response to achieve singing sustain.
- Use a light touch for clear note separation and articulation.
- Experiment with varying pick attack for different tonal colors.
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
- 1963 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Ampeg SVT (early 1970s, 300-watt tube bass amp, used for guitar in studio)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Reelin' In The Years 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 Reelin' In The Years?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Reelin' In The Years?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Steely Dan use on Reelin' In The Years?
Guitar: 1963 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Ampeg SVT (early 1970s, 300-watt tube bass amp, used for guitar in studio).
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.
Reelin' In The Years on other amps
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- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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- 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.