Fender Frontman 10G settings
Drain You settings for Fender Frontman 10G
Nirvana · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Drain You" 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 Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-18
- 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
- Use a light touch for a clear, percussive attack.
- Focus on dynamic picking to emphasize the Strat's articulation.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for added nuance.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-10-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Fender Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack and sustain.
- Experiment with palm muting for dynamic contrast.
- Consider using fingerstyle for a different texture if desired.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 10G actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar (1991-1992, custom modded, DiMarzio pickups)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Drain You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Nirvana's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Frontman 10G settings for Drain You?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Drain You?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Drain You?
Guitar: Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar (1991-1992, custom modded, DiMarzio pickups). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet.
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.