Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Honky Tonk Women settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
The Rolling Stones · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Rolling Stones "Honky Tonk Women" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 3.5, Bass 4, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light palm muting technique to achieve a percussive attack.
- Focus on rhythmic strumming to capture the groove of the riff.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a more nuanced attack.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use dynamic picking to accentuate the biting lead tone.
- Focus on articulation for single-note lines to maintain clarity.
- Employ slight finger vibrato for added expressiveness.
The original rig
What The Rolling Stones used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1950s Fender Telecaster (likely 'Micawber', 5-string, open G tuning, low E removed)
- Amp
- Ampeg VT-22 (studio recording, as per period-correct sources and Equipboard)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Honky Tonk Women adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Rolling Stones's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Honky Tonk Women?
Set Gain 3.5, Bass 4, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Honky Tonk Women?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Rolling Stones use on Honky Tonk Women?
Guitar: 1950s Fender Telecaster (likely 'Micawber', 5-string, open G tuning, low E removed). Amp: Ampeg VT-22 (studio recording, as per period-correct sources and Equipboard).
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.