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Fender Frontman 10G settings

Knights of Cydonia settings for Fender Frontman 10G

Muse · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Muse "Knights of Cydonia" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 10G, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

updated 2026-09-25

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Frontman 10G knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
5
Treble
7

Playing tips

  • Use aggressive palm muting for tight attack.
  • Incorporate tremolo picking for a percussive feel.
  • Focus on dynamic picking to emphasize the fuzzed-out sustain.

The original rig

What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 10G actually has.

Guitar
Manson MB-1
Amp
Diezel VH4
Gain
7.5
Bass
6.5
Mid
5.5
Treble
8.5
Presence
6
Reverb
0.5
Full Knights of Cydonia tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Muse's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Fender Frontman 10G settings for Knights of Cydonia?

Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.

Which pickup should I use for Knights of Cydonia?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Muse use on Knights of Cydonia?

Guitar: Manson MB-1. Amp: Diezel VH4.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

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.