Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Shock Me settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Kiss · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kiss "Shock Me" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack for tight note separation.
- Palm mute for added punch on the lower strings.
- Focus on dynamic response to your picking for clarity.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to achieve a spunky attack.
- Focus on string bending for expressive leads.
- Experiment with vibrato for added sustain and character.
The original rig
What Kiss used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely 1973 tobacco burst)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, dimed)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Shock Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Kiss's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Shock Me?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Shock Me?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Kiss use on Shock Me?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely 1973 tobacco burst). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, dimed).
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.
Shock Me 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.