Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
I Heard It Through the Grapevine settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Creedence Clearwater Revival · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Creedence Clearwater Revival "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 4, Bass 6, Treble 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
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
- 4
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on clear note separation for articulate single-note lines.
- Use a punchy, percussive attack to enhance the dynamic response.
- Maintain a warm, rounded high end while playing.
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
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on a percussive attack to emphasize the rhythm.
- Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to add expression to the riff.
The original rig
What Creedence Clearwater Revival used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- Kustom K200A-4 (solid-state, 4x12 cabinet with JBL D130 speakers)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get I Heard It Through the Grapevine adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Creedence Clearwater Revival's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for I Heard It Through the Grapevine?
Set Gain 4, Bass 6, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for I Heard It Through the Grapevine?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Creedence Clearwater Revival use on I Heard It Through the Grapevine?
Guitar: 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: Kustom K200A-4 (solid-state, 4x12 cabinet with JBL D130 speakers).
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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