Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
War Pigs settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Black Sabbath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "War Pigs" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for a biting tone.
- Focus on palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Experiment with vibrato for expressive bends.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a punchy attack on the lower strings.
- Focus on dynamic strumming to capture the raw, saturated sound.
- Experiment with picking harder for more articulation in the chords.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty)
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get War Pigs adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for War Pigs?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for War Pigs?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on War Pigs?
Guitar: 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty). Amp: Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet.
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.
War Pigs on other amps
More Black Sabbath on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
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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.