Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
In Bloom settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "In Bloom" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for sharp, serrated notes.
- Palm mute power chords for a tight, punchy sound.
- Experiment with dynamics to achieve articulate note separation.
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
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to achieve a punchy attack.
- Experiment with palm muting for added dynamics.
- Incorporate slides and bends to add expression to your solos.
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 Mustang (early 60s, sonic blue, single-coil bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (blackface, vintage tube amp, used in Nevermind studio sessions)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get In Bloom 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 In Bloom?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for In Bloom?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on In Bloom?
Guitar: Fender Mustang (early 60s, sonic blue, single-coil bridge pickup). Amp: Fender Bassman (blackface, vintage tube amp, used in Nevermind studio sessions).
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.
In Bloom on other amps
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- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Black Dog · Led Zeppelin
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- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.