Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Black Betty settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Ram Jam · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ram Jam "Black Betty" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6. 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 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight picking attack to enhance the punchy tone.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for added definition in the solo.
- Experiment with dynamics; play softer for more subtle notes and harder for aggressive phrases.
Riff 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
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for a thick, percussive sound.
- Palm mute for added tightness and punch in the riff.
- Focus on rhythm and timing to maintain the groove.
The original rig
What Ram Jam used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish)
- Amp
- Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, late 1960s/early 1970s)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Black Betty adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ram Jam's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Black Betty?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Black Betty?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Ram Jam use on Black Betty?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish). Amp: Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, late 1960s/early 1970s).
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.
Black Betty on other amps
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- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Black Dog · Led Zeppelin
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
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.