Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
I'm Broken settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "I'm Broken" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance clarity and articulation.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to keep the percussive low end tight.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 9.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to achieve a sharp, cutting tone.
- Incorporate palm muting for tight chugging sections.
- Utilize the wah pedal during the solo for expressive sweeps.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 model, blueburst finish)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES solid-state head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get I'm Broken adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera'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'm Broken?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for I'm Broken?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on I'm Broken?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 model, blueburst finish). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head.
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.