Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Cliffs of Dover settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Eric Johnson · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eric Johnson "Cliffs of Dover" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, legato playing to achieve a violin-like tone.
- Use touch-sensitive dynamics to control the intensity of your notes.
- Experiment with vibrato for added expressiveness on sustained notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a smooth pick attack to achieve a violin-like tone.
- Focus on dynamics; play lightly for cleaner notes and harder for more sustain.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for added warmth and articulation.
The original rig
What Eric Johnson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Gibson ES-335
- Amp
- 1969 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 3.5
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cliffs of Dover adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eric Johnson's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Cliffs of Dover?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Cliffs of Dover?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Eric Johnson use on Cliffs of Dover?
Guitar: 1963 Gibson ES-335. Amp: 1969 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt 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.
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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.