Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Dire Straits · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-06
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a percussive fingerstyle attack to enhance dynamics.
- Focus on clean note separation for melodic phrases.
- Incorporate slight palm muting for a more controlled sound.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a clean, articulate attack.
- Focus on dynamics; play softly for a glassy tone and harder for a snappier response.
- Experiment with your picking hand position to find the sweet spot for clarity.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1978 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Fender Silverface Vibrolux Reverb
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sultans of Swing adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dire Straits's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Sultans of Swing?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Sultans of Swing?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dire Straits use on Sultans of Swing?
Guitar: 1978 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Fender Silverface Vibrolux Reverb.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. 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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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.