Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Stray Cat Strut settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Stray Cats · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Stray Cats "Stray Cat Strut" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a snappy attack.
- Incorporate fast hammer-ons and pull-offs for a fluid solo.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for added dynamics.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a dynamic and touch-sensitive attack.
- Incorporate slight palm muting for a punchy sound.
- Focus on articulation to maintain clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Stray Cats used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Gretsch 6120
- Amp
- 1963 Fender Bassman head (6G6-B circuit) with 2x12 cabinet (Oxford 12L6 speakers)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 8
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Stray Cat Strut adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Stray Cats's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Stray Cat Strut?
Set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Stray Cat Strut?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Stray Cats use on Stray Cat Strut?
Guitar: 1959 Gretsch 6120. Amp: 1963 Fender Bassman head (6G6-B circuit) with 2x12 cabinet (Oxford 12L6 speakers).
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
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- 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.