Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Let It Rain settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Eric Clapton · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eric Clapton "Let It Rain" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 5.5, 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 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on a clear, biting attack to emulate the Strat's chime.
- Use moderate palm muting for added definition in the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to maintain articulation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics for expressive bends.
- Use a light pick attack to achieve a warmer, vocal-like tone.
- Incorporate subtle vibrato to enhance sustain on longer notes.
The original rig
What Eric Clapton used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie' (1960 sunburst, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups)
- Amp
- Fender Dual Showman (blackface, 1960s, 2x15 cab, no master volume)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Let It Rain adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eric Clapton's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Let It Rain?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Let It Rain?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Eric Clapton use on Let It Rain?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie' (1960 sunburst, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups). Amp: Fender Dual Showman (blackface, 1960s, 2x15 cab, no master volume).
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.
Popular songs on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- 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.