Fender Frontman 10G settings
Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) settings for Fender Frontman 10G
The Cure · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Cure "Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 10G, set Gain 3.5, Volume 5, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Volume
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use tight, percussive strumming to capture the punchy rhythm feel.
- Focus on maintaining clarity and articulation in your playing.
- Experiment with dynamics to enhance the jangly character of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack for articulate single-note lines.
- Use fingerstyle for added dynamics and control over the notes.
- Experiment with subtle vibrato to enhance the expressiveness of the solo.
The original rig
What The Cure used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 10G actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-175 (single pickup, black, as seen in official music video and period photos)
- Amp
- Roland JC-160 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on period-correct live/studio use and signature clean tone)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Cure's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Frontman 10G settings for Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Set Gain 3.5, Volume 5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Cure use on Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Guitar: Gibson ES-175 (single pickup, black, as seen in official music video and period photos). Amp: Roland JC-160 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on period-correct live/studio use and signature clean tone).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. 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.