Pollution amp settings — ibanez ibz10gv2
The Limp Bizkit guitar tone for “Pollution”, dialed in for a ibanez ibz10gv2 with a ibanez gio grg121dx. Studio version, Significant Other (1999)
Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, Ibanez 7-string with Seymour Duncan Invader pickups, Cry Baby wah (parked for EQ)
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 9 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Master | 6 |
01NUX MG-300 Amp Model
Use the Recto or US Hi-Gain amp model. Run MG-300 into IBZ10GV2 clean channel (distortion switch OFF) or into AUX input to bypass amp voicing entirely
02NUX MG-300 Wah (parked)
CRITICAL: Park the wah at 35-45% (not rocking) — this is used as a fixed EQ filter to add nasal midrange honk to the riff, NOT for sweeping
03NUX MG-300 Noise Gate
Essential for tight palm-muted riffs — kills hiss between hits
04NUX MG-300 Cabinet Sim
Use a 4x12 with Vintage 30s IR for authentic Rectifier thump
Your IBZ10GV2 is a 10W practice amp with only bass/treble EQ — it cannot produce Rectifier saturation alone. Route the NUX MG-300 into the amp's AUX input (bypasses the preamp entirely) and use the MG-300's Recto amp model for all gain and EQ shaping. The parked wah is non-negotiable for this song's filtered tone character. Tune to C# standard if possible; if staying in E standard, the tone will be brighter and thinner than the original.
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