Boss GX-10 settings
Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster) settings for Boss GX-10
Weezer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Weezer "Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)" 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 7-8 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 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a dynamic, touch-sensitive response.
- Strum with a percussive attack to enhance clarity and note separation.
- Focus on clean picking to maintain articulation in the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- X-Titan
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1fuzz60s FuzzGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 5 · Decay 3
- 3compressionCompLevel 7 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5 · Threshold 5
- 4noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 5eqParametric EQBass 0 · Mid 5 · Treble 3 · Level 5
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive attack to match the original's thick fuzz texture.
- Use finger positioning to emphasize sustain and harmonic richness.
- Experiment with dynamics to capture the singing quality of the original solo.
The original rig
What Weezer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jaguar (likely 1960s, used by Rivers Cuomo for studio rhythm on 'Say It Ain't So')
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (studio recording, rhythm section)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Weezer'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 Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)?
Use the JC Clean (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, followed by Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Weezer use on Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Jaguar (likely 1960s, used by Rivers Cuomo for studio rhythm on 'Say It Ain't So'). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (studio recording, rhythm section).
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.
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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.