Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Surfing with the Alien settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Joe Satriani · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Joe Satriani "Surfing with the Alien" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Utilize fast alternate picking for articulation.
- Incorporate wide whammy-bar vibrato for expressiveness.
- Focus on touch sensitivity to achieve dynamic variations.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight picking for clarity in the riff.
- Use palm muting selectively to emphasize the attack.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics for expression.
The original rig
What Joe Satriani used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1983 Kramer Pacer (rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker)
- Amp
- Early Seventies Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt head into Marshall 4x12 with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Surfing with the Alien adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Joe Satriani's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Surfing with the Alien?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Surfing with the Alien?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Joe Satriani use on Surfing with the Alien?
Guitar: 1983 Kramer Pacer (rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker). Amp: Early Seventies Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt head into Marshall 4x12 with Celestion G12T-75 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.
Surfing with the Alien on other amps
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.