Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Mr. Brownstone (Live) settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Mr. Brownstone (Live)" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo 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
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to enhance the dynamic response.
- Incorporate slight bends on notes for expressive sustain.
- Focus on articulation to maintain clarity in fast passages.
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
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive attack.
- Maintain a dynamic picking style to enhance note separation.
- Focus on aggressive strumming to achieve the classic hard rock drive.
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
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (Slash, live 1987-1993 era)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM2555 Silver Jubilee head with Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mr. Brownstone (Live) 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 Mr. Brownstone (Live)?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Mr. Brownstone (Live)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Mr. Brownstone (Live)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (Slash, live 1987-1993 era). Amp: Marshall JCM2555 Silver Jubilee head with Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet.
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.