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Ibanez IBZ10G settings

Stairway to Heaven settings for Ibanez IBZ10G

Led Zeppelin · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG121DX · updated 2026-09-23

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Ibanez IBZ10G knobs

Gain
5
Bass
5
Mid
5
Treble
6

Built-in effects

  • Reverb off

Playing tips

  • Focus on dynamic picking to achieve articulate single notes.
  • Use a light touch for a singing sustain effect.
  • Experiment with fingerstyle for a warmer tone.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G actually has.

Guitar
1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup)
Amp
Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased)
Gain
6
Bass
6.5
Mid
5
Treble
7
Presence
5.5
Reverb
2
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G settings for Stairway to Heaven?

Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.

Which pickup should I use for Stairway to Heaven?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Stairway to Heaven?

Guitar: 1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG121DX. 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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