Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Rock You Like a Hurricane settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Scorpions · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Scorpions "Rock You Like a Hurricane" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on fluid legato runs to achieve smooth transitions.
- Utilize aggressive picking for a crisp attack on notes.
- Incorporate harmonic overtones by bending notes and using vibrato.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, punchy rhythms.
- Focus on aggressive picking for clarity in chords.
- Experiment with dynamic picking to enhance note separation.
The original rig
What Scorpions used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Flying V (likely 1970s/early 1980s model, as used by Rudolf Schenker on the original recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic 1980s Scorpions amp, confirmed by multiple sources for this era and song)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Rock You Like a Hurricane adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Scorpions's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Rock You Like a Hurricane?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Rock You Like a Hurricane?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Scorpions use on Rock You Like a Hurricane?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V (likely 1970s/early 1980s model, as used by Rudolf Schenker on the original recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic 1980s Scorpions amp, confirmed by multiple sources for this era and song).
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.
Rock You Like a Hurricane 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.