Fender Frontman 10G settings
When I Come Around settings for Fender Frontman 10G
Green Day · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Green Day "When I Come Around" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 10G, set Gain 7, Volume 6, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use percussive palm muting for tight rhythm.
- Focus on clear note separation with each strum.
- Maintain a consistent attack for punchy chords.
The original rig
What Green Day used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 10G actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster 'Blue' (Fernandes Strat-style, Seymour Duncan JB in bridge, Bill Lawrence L-500XL in neck, DiMarzio Super Distortion in middle, but bridge pickup used for riff)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (modded, 'Dookie' mod, studio recording)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get When I Come Around adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Green Day's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Frontman 10G settings for When I Come Around?
Set Gain 7, Volume 6, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for When I Come Around?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Green Day use on When I Come Around?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster 'Blue' (Fernandes Strat-style, Seymour Duncan JB in bridge, Bill Lawrence L-500XL in neck, DiMarzio Super Distortion in middle, but bridge pickup used for riff). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (modded, 'Dookie' mod, studio recording).
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.