Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Live and Let Die settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Live and Let Die" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 0-2 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 0-2 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a wah pedal to sweep through the solo for expressive tones.
- Focus on smooth, sustained notes to emulate the original lead style.
- Utilize aggressive picking for a punchy attack on the notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking to capture the riff's attack.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a punchy sound.
- Accent the higher notes for clarity and articulation.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Kris Derrig 1959 Les Paul Standard replica
- Amp
- Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Live and Let Die adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Live and Let Die?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Live and Let Die?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 0-2 and volume at 10.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Live and Let Die?
Guitar: Kris Derrig 1959 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555.
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
- Walk · Pantera
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Black Dog · Led Zeppelin
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Metalingus · Alter Bridge
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.