Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
You Give Love a Bad Name settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Bon Jovi · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bon Jovi "You Give Love a Bad Name" 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 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive palm muting for the riff.
- Use aggressive chording to emphasize the attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the punchy feel of the original.
Solo 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
- Focus on fluid legato runs to maintain sustain.
- Use expressive bends to add emotion to the melodic lines.
- Incorporate harmonic overtones for a richer sound.
The original rig
What Bon Jovi used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, white, Floyd Rose tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Give Love a Bad Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bon Jovi's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for You Give Love a Bad Name?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for You Give Love a Bad Name?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Bon Jovi use on You Give Love a Bad Name?
Guitar: Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, white, Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986).
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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