Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Drain You settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Drain You" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack and bite.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch on certain notes.
- Consider using a slight vibrato on sustained notes for expressiveness.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light picking attack for a clear, percussive sound.
- Focus on dynamic response to your picking for articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the riff's groove.
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 Kurt Cobain Jaguar (1991-1992, custom modded, DiMarzio pickups)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Drain You 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 Drain You?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Drain You?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Nirvana use on Drain You?
Guitar: Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar (1991-1992, custom modded, DiMarzio pickups). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp and Marshall 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.
Drain You 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.