Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Purple Haze settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
The Jimi Hendrix Experience · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Jimi Hendrix Experience "Purple Haze" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 9 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 9 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to emphasize the percussive attack.
- Experiment with dynamics by varying your picking strength.
- Focus on tight rhythms to maintain clarity in the fuzz.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 9 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack and clarity of the notes.
- Focus on the upper part of the neck for searing harmonics.
- Experiment with the dynamics of your playing to achieve the wild, expressive sound characteristic of Hendrix.
The original rig
What The Jimi Hendrix Experience used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, Plexi)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Purple Haze adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Jimi Hendrix Experience's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Purple Haze?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Purple Haze?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Jimi Hendrix Experience use on Purple Haze?
Guitar: 1965 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, Plexi).
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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