Boss GX-10 settings
Don't Cry settings for Boss GX-10
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Don't Cry" riff tone on a Boss GX-10, use the JC Clean amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- JC Clean
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1modulationChorusMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 5
- 3compressionCompLevel 5 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve slight breakup when digging in.
- Use fingerstyle for a more articulate sound.
- Experiment with light palm muting to control sustain and clarity.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1980s, likely 1987-1989, as used by Slash in studio for Use Your Illusion sessions)
- Amp
- Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-1991)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Don't Cry adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-10 for Don't Cry?
Use the JC Clean (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, followed by Chorus, Spring, Comp.
Which pickup should I use for Don't Cry?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Don't Cry?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1980s, likely 1987-1989, as used by Slash in studio for Use Your Illusion sessions). Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-1991).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Don't Cry 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.