Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Wind of Change settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Scorpions · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Scorpions "Wind of Change" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6, Bass 6, 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 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, melodic phrasing to capture the anthemic quality of the solo.
- Use finger vibrato to enhance the sustain and expressiveness of each note.
- Incorporate slides between notes for a more fluid sound.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a gentle picking attack to maintain clarity.
- Focus on smooth transitions between notes for a fluid sound.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for added warmth and articulation.
The original rig
What Scorpions used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Rudolf Schenker Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wind of Change adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Scorpions's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Wind of Change?
Set Gain 6, Bass 6, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Wind of Change?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Scorpions use on Wind of Change?
Guitar: Gibson Rudolf Schenker Flying V. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head.
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.
Wind of Change on other amps
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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.