Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
For the Love of God settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Steve Vai · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Steve Vai "For the Love of God" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use smooth legato phrasing to achieve a singing sustain.
- Incorporate expressive whammy bar techniques for emotional emphasis.
- Focus on crystal-clear articulation for each note played.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on fluid legato phrasing to achieve smooth transitions between notes.
- Utilize touch-sensitive dynamics to expressively control volume and sustain.
- Experiment with varying picking intensity to enhance note separation and clarity.
The original rig
What Steve Vai used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez JEM77FP (Floral Pattern, original 1987-1990 model)
- Amp
- Carvin X100B (1980s model, used for Passion and Warfare studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get For the Love of God adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Steve Vai's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for For the Love of God?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for For the Love of God?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Steve Vai use on For the Love of God?
Guitar: Ibanez JEM77FP (Floral Pattern, original 1987-1990 model). Amp: Carvin X100B (1980s model, used for Passion and Warfare studio recording).
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.
For the Love of God on other amps
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- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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- 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.