Fender Frontman 10G settings
You Give Love a Bad Name settings for Fender Frontman 10G
Bon Jovi · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bon Jovi "You Give Love a Bad Name" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 10G, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-06-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive chording for the riff.
- Use palm muting to emphasize the attack and punch of the notes.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed for better articulation.
The original rig
What Bon Jovi used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 10G actually has.
- Guitar
- Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, white, Floyd Rose tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Give Love a Bad Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bon Jovi's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Frontman 10G settings for You Give Love a Bad Name?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for You Give Love a Bad Name?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Bon Jovi use on You Give Love a Bad Name?
Guitar: Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, white, Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986).
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.
You Give Love a Bad Name 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.