Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Breed settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Breed" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for chugging sections.
- Focus on tight, rhythmic strumming to maintain punch.
- Experiment with dynamics to create a raw, saturated feel.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive strumming to achieve a ferocious attack.
- Focus on palm muting for tighter, punchy notes.
- Experiment with dynamics to enhance the raw, saturated sound.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Competition Mustang
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 power amp into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Breed adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Nirvana's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Breed?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Breed?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Nirvana use on Breed?
Guitar: Fender Competition Mustang. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 power amp into Marshall 1960A 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.
Breed on other amps
More Nirvana on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
All Nirvana tones →Popular songs on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
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- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- 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
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.