Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
The Trooper (2015 Remaster) settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Iron Maiden · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Iron Maiden "The Trooper (2015 Remaster)" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on fluid legato runs to emulate the original solo's smoothness.
- Use a tight picking attack to maintain articulation in the high-gain setting.
- Experiment with finger positioning to achieve a singing sustain on notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to emphasize the attack of the notes.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the percussive quality of the riff.
The original rig
What Iron Maiden used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith, Dave Murray) with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup (Smith), stock single coils (Murray)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2204 (Adrian Smith), Marshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi (Dave Murray)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Trooper (2015 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Iron Maiden'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 Trooper (2015 Remaster)?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for The Trooper (2015 Remaster)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Iron Maiden use on The Trooper (2015 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (Adrian Smith, Dave Murray) with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup (Smith), stock single coils (Murray). Amp: Marshall JMP 2204 (Adrian Smith), Marshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi (Dave Murray).
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.