Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Summer Of '69 settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Bryan Adams · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bryan Adams "Summer Of '69" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 6. 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
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack for a punchy sound.
- Focus on palm muting for tighter riffs.
- Experiment with dynamics by varying your strumming intensity.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, melodic phrasing to capture the singing quality of the original solo.
- Use light palm muting on certain notes to create a dynamic contrast.
- Emphasize touch sensitivity to allow for expressive bends and vibrato.
The original rig
What Bryan Adams used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall 4x12, studio recording)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Summer Of '69 adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bryan Adams's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Summer Of '69?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Summer Of '69?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Bryan Adams use on Summer Of '69?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall 4x12, studio recording).
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.
Summer Of '69 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.