Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
You Really Got Me settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Van Halen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Van Halen "You Really Got Me" 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 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
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
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for explosive dynamics.
- Incorporate palm muting for tight articulation on lower notes.
- Focus on vibrato for sustained notes to enhance expressiveness.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugs.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for clarity.
- Maintain a dynamic playing style to capture the explosive character.
The original rig
What Van Halen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez Destroyer (Korina, 1975, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 100W (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, EL34s, Variac set to ~90V)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
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 Van Halen'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 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for You Really Got Me?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Van Halen use on You Really Got Me?
Guitar: Ibanez Destroyer (Korina, 1975, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100W (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, EL34s, Variac set to ~90V).
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.
You Really Got Me 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.