Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Paradise City settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Paradise City" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 0-2 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 0-2 · Volume 8-10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking for a more pronounced attack.
- Incorporate bends and vibrato to add expressiveness to the solo.
- Experiment with finger positioning to achieve a smoother slide between notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-20
- 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 tight palm muting for a punchy attack.
- Focus on dynamic pick attack to maintain articulation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper tone.
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
- 1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paradise City 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 Paradise City?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Paradise City?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 0-2 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Paradise City?
Guitar: 1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, studio 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.
Paradise City on other amps
Popular songs on the Ibanez IBZ10G V2
- Walk · Pantera
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- 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.