Boss GX-10 settings
Mayonaise settings for Boss GX-10
The Smashing Pumpkins · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smashing Pumpkins "Mayonaise" riff tone on a Boss GX-10, use the X-Ultra amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- X-Ultra
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet with 12" speaker
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveBoosterGain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of the original tone.
- Use open, airy chords to maintain the chiming quality of the sound.
- Experiment with slight palm muting to control the attack and sustain of the notes.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- X-Ultra
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1fuzz60s FuzzGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2modulationPhaserMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 6 · Feedback 4
- 3reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3
- 4overdriveT-ScreamGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 8
- 5noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic pick attack to achieve a singing sustain.
- Use a smooth, fluid motion for melodic phrasing.
- Incorporate slight bends for expressive notes.
The original rig
What The Smashing Pumpkins used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, as used by James Iha on Siamese Dream)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, Siamese Dream era)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mayonaise 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 amp model should I use on the Boss GX-10 for Mayonaise?
Use the X-Ultra (clean channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Booster, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Mayonaise?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Smashing Pumpkins use on Mayonaise?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, as used by James Iha on Siamese Dream). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, Siamese Dream era).
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.
Popular songs on the Boss GX-10
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Sad But True · Metallica
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.