Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Livin' On a Prayer settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Bon Jovi · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bon Jovi "Livin' On a Prayer" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Treble 7. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light touch to maintain clarity in the clean tone.
- Incorporate subtle fingerstyle techniques for a more dynamic sound.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to emphasize the two-note motif.
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
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a talk box for vocal effects during the solo.
- Focus on a punchy pick attack to enhance clarity.
- Experiment with vibrato for expressive bends.
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
- Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, with Floyd Rose)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording, 1986)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Livin' On a Prayer 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 Livin' On a Prayer?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Livin' On a Prayer?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Bon Jovi use on Livin' On a Prayer?
Guitar: Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, with Floyd Rose). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording, 1986).
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.