Summer of 69 amp settings — Ibanez IBZ10GV2
The Bryan adams guitar tone for “Summer of 69”, dialed in for a Ibanez IBZ10GV2 with a Cort x 100 2019 model. Studio version, Reckless (1984) — main riff/chorus section by Keith Scott
Fender Stratocaster (single-coil bridge), Marshall JCM800 2203 / Vox AC30, analog chorus, studio plate/spring reverb
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Master | 6 |
01NUX MG-300: Brit 800 (Amp Model)
Set as primary amp/crunch tone into clean Ibanez IBZ10GV2; pair with 1960A 4x12 cab IR.
02NUX MG-300: CE-2 / Stereo Chorus (Modulation)
Provides the signature subtle 80s movement on the opening D and A chord arpeggios.
03NUX MG-300: Room / Plate (Reverb)
Short studio ambience to sit behind the chords without washing out the rhythm.
The Ibanez IBZ10GV2 is a basic practice amp with only Bass and Treble controls, so it is kept completely clean to serve as a neutral speaker for the NUX MG-300. The MG-300 handles the Marshall JCM800 mid-forward crunch and 80s chorus shimmer. Because the Cort X100 has high-output humbuckers unlike Keith Scott's single-coil Strat, keep the guitar tone around 9 and pick lighter on the arpeggiated intro to retain high-end sparkle without muddying into heavy distortion.
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