Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
The Thrill Is Gone settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
B.B. King · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the B.B. King "The Thrill Is Gone" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a heavy pick for a percussive attack.
- Focus on finger placement for precise note articulation.
- Experiment with dynamics to enhance the expressive quality of the solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a heavy pick for a forceful attack.
- Focus on impeccable phrasing and touch-sensitive dynamics.
- Aim for a quick, percussive attack to enhance clarity.
The original rig
What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
- Amp
- Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Thrill Is Gone adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for The Thrill Is Gone?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for The Thrill Is Gone?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill Is Gone?
Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.
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.
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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.