Fender Frontman 10G settings
Boys Don't Cry settings for Fender Frontman 10G
The Cure · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Cure "Boys Don't Cry" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 10G, set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Debut Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-14
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive rhythm to match the original riff.
- Use a light touch for articulate note separation.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a more dynamic attack.
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 Jazz Chorus JC-120
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Boys Don't Cry 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?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Boys Don't Cry?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Cure use on Boys Don't Cry?
Guitar: Gibson ES-175 (single pickup, black, as seen in official music video and period photos). Amp: Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Debut Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Boys 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.