Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Thunderstruck settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Thunderstruck" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight picking attack to maintain clarity.
- Use palm muting for added definition on lower notes.
- Experiment with finger dynamics to enhance note separation.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 3
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming to achieve the punchy rhythm attack.
- Use palm muting for added clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Maintain a consistent picking attack to preserve the dry, uncompressed crunch.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird
- Amp
- 1971 Marshall JMP Super Bass 100-watt head (model 1992)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 3.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Thunderstruck adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Thunderstruck?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Thunderstruck?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8.
What gear did AC/DC use on Thunderstruck?
Guitar: 1963 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird. Amp: 1971 Marshall JMP Super Bass 100-watt head (model 1992).
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.