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Fender Frontman 10G settings

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room settings for Fender Frontman 10G

John Mayer · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt

To get the John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" 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 6-7 and volume on 7-8.

Riff settings

updated 2026-11-10

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8

Fender Frontman 10G knobs

Gain
3.5
Volume
5
Bass
5
Treble
6

Built-in effects

  • Reverb off

Playing tips

  • Use a light touch for dynamic response.
  • Experiment with picking strength to achieve the desired sustain.
  • Focus on smooth transitions between notes for a glassy sound.

The original rig

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

Guitar
2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster
Amp
Dumble Overdrive Special (main), Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (possible blend), Fender Deluxe (possible overdub)
Gain
3.5
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5
Reverb
4.5
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Fender Frontman 10G settings for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Set Gain 3.5, Volume 5, Bass 5, Treble 6.

Which pickup should I use for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did John Mayer use on Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Guitar: 2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster. Amp: Dumble Overdrive Special (main), Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (possible blend), Fender Deluxe (possible overdub).

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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