Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Don't Cry settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Don't Cry" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6, Bass 6, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 4 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 4 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, expressive bends to emulate the vocal-like quality.
- Use touch sensitivity to control dynamics; play lightly for softer notes and harder for more aggressive ones.
- Incorporate slides between notes for added expressiveness.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light palm muting technique for added articulation in the riff.
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the touch-sensitive response of the original tone.
- Experiment with varying your picking intensity to enhance the note separation.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1980s, likely 1987-1989, as used by Slash in studio for Use Your Illusion sessions)
- Amp
- Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-1991)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Don't Cry adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Don't Cry?
Set Gain 6, Bass 6, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Don't Cry?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 4 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Don't Cry?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1980s, likely 1987-1989, as used by Slash in studio for Use Your Illusion sessions). Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-1991).
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.
Don't Cry on other amps
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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.