Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Money for Nothing settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Dire Straits · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Money for Nothing" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 4.5, Bass 6, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 0 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 0 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 5
Built-in effects
- Delay off
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for a tighter sound.
- Use a light touch for harmonics on the main riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the 'muddy' tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-22
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 0 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use a wah pedal set to a fixed position for the signature tone.
- Focus on a smooth, sustained attack to achieve a vocal-like quality.
- Experiment with dynamics to bring out the fullness of the sound.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Laney amplifier (exact model not confirmed, but cited as used in studio); some sources mention Ampeg SVT-VR or Marshall JTM45, but Laney is most directly cited for the studio riff recording
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Money for Nothing adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dire Straits's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Money for Nothing?
Set Gain 4.5, Bass 6, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Money for Nothing?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 0 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dire Straits use on Money for Nothing?
Guitar: 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Laney amplifier (exact model not confirmed, but cited as used in studio); some sources mention Ampeg SVT-VR or Marshall JTM45, but Laney is most directly cited for the studio riff recording.
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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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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- Hotel California · Eagles
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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.