Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
You Really Got Me settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
The Kinks · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Kinks "You Really Got Me" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 7, 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
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to emphasize the attack.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch on certain notes.
- Try sliding into notes for a more expressive solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to emphasize the attack of the notes.
- Palm mute for added punch on the lower strings.
- Experiment with dynamics to create a more expressive riff.
The original rig
What The Kinks used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Harmony Meteor H70
- Amp
- Elpico AC-55 (with intentionally slashed speaker cone)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Really Got Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Kinks'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 Really Got Me?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for You Really Got Me?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Kinks use on You Really Got Me?
Guitar: Harmony Meteor H70. Amp: Elpico AC-55 (with intentionally slashed speaker cone).
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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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.