Artist GA10X settings
1979 settings for Artist GA10X
The Smashing Pumpkins · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smashing Pumpkins "1979" riff tone on a Artist GA10X, set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Mp3 input 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-13
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Artist GA10X knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Mp3 input
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on fingerstyle for a smoother attack.
- Use light palm muting for a tighter sound on the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a shimmery tone.
The original rig
What The Smashing Pumpkins used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Artist GA10X actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 80s, as used by Billy Corgan in studio)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (modded with KT88 tubes, as used on Mellon Collie sessions)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get 1979 adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smashing Pumpkins's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Artist GA10X settings for 1979?
Set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Mp3 input 0.
Which pickup should I use for 1979?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Smashing Pumpkins use on 1979?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 80s, as used by Billy Corgan in studio). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (modded with KT88 tubes, as used on Mellon Collie sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
1979 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.