Fender Frontman 10G settings
Killing in the Name settings for Fender Frontman 10G
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 45 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 10G, set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS12 Dinky · updated 2026-10-21
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on a clean, percussive attack to maintain clarity.
- Use fingerstyle or light pick attack for dynamic response.
- Keep a steady rhythm to emphasize the tight, punchy sound.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 10G actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against the Machine's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Frontman 10G settings for Killing in the Name?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS12 Dinky. 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.