Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Take Me to the Top settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Mötley Crüe · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Mötley Crüe "Take Me to the Top" riff tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking to achieve a punchy rhythm.
- Use palm muting for added attack and clarity on the low strings.
- Experiment with dynamics; hit the strings harder for a more aggressive sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on a strong pick attack to achieve the punchy sound.
- Use vibrato on sustained notes for added expressiveness.
- Experiment with palm muting during transitions to maintain tightness.
The original rig
What Mötley Crüe used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (late 1970s, black, likely DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (100W, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Take Me to the Top adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Mötley Crüe's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Take Me to the Top?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Take Me to the Top?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Mötley Crüe use on Take Me to the Top?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (late 1970s, black, likely DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (100W, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers).
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.
Take Me to the Top on other amps
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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.