Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Shoots and Ladders settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Korn · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Korn "Shoots and Ladders" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- 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
- Focus on aggressive picking to achieve a percussive attack.
- Use palm muting for tight, controlled notes during the solo.
- Experiment with vibrato on sustained notes for added expressiveness.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Focus on downstrokes for a heavier attack.
- Experiment with dynamics to emphasize the riff's groove.
The original rig
What Korn used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez Universe UV7 (7-string, early 1990s model)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1994)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Shoots and Ladders adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Korn's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Shoots and Ladders?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Shoots and Ladders?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Korn use on Shoots and Ladders?
Guitar: Ibanez Universe UV7 (7-string, early 1990s model). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1994).
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.
Popular songs on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
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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.