Fender Frontman 10G settings
Step on Me settings for Fender Frontman 10G
The Cardigans · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Cardigans "Step on Me" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 10G, set Gain 4, Bass 6, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-21
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Fender Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use fast picking to achieve a mandolin-like attack.
- Focus on clarity and note separation while playing the riff.
- Maintain a percussive touch to enhance the jangly character of the tone.
The original rig
What The Cardigans used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 10G actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown exact model (likely semi-hollow or solidbody electric, possibly Gibson ES-335 or Fender Telecaster based on Cardigans era and style, but not confirmed for this song/section)
- Amp
- Line 6 Amp Farm (Vox AC30 model)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Step on Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Cardigans's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Frontman 10G settings for Step on Me?
Set Gain 4, Bass 6, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Step on Me?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did The Cardigans use on Step on Me?
Guitar: Unknown exact model (likely semi-hollow or solidbody electric, possibly Gibson ES-335 or Fender Telecaster based on Cardigans era and style, but not confirmed for this song/section). Amp: Line 6 Amp Farm (Vox AC30 model).
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.
Step on Me 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.