Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Shoot to Thrill settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Shoot to Thrill" 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 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight picking attack to enhance the percussive nature of the riff.
- Use palm muting selectively to add dynamics and articulation to the rhythm.
- Experiment with varying your picking intensity to achieve a more expressive sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for a biting tone.
- Focus on palm muting for tight riffs.
- Experiment with finger placement for dynamic response.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (Angus Young, rhythm/riff section)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 100W (non-master volume, late 1970s/early 1980s)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Shoot to Thrill adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Shoot to Thrill?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Shoot to Thrill?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Shoot to Thrill?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (Angus Young, rhythm/riff section). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100W (non-master volume, late 1970s/early 1980s).
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.
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