Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
It's My Life settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Bon Jovi · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bon Jovi "It's My Life" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge 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
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, controlled bends to achieve singing sustain.
- Use aggressive picking for a tight, focused lead tone.
- Incorporate slides between notes for added expressiveness.
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
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for a tight, punchy attack.
- Focus on crisp, articulate power chords.
- Maintain a driving rhythm to enhance the riff's percussive feel.
The original rig
What Bon Jovi used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 1960 (Richie Sambora, studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM 2000 Dual Super Lead 100-watt head (studio), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (doubled in studio)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get It's My Life adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bon Jovi's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for It's My Life?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for It's My Life?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Bon Jovi use on It's My Life?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard 1960 (Richie Sambora, studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM 2000 Dual Super Lead 100-watt head (studio), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (doubled in studio).
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.
More Bon Jovi on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
All Bon Jovi tones →Popular songs on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- 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.