Fender Frontman 15G settings
Beat It settings for Fender Frontman 15G
Michael Jackson · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Michael Jackson "Beat It" solo tone on a Fender Frontman 15G, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Drive volume 6, Normal volume 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-10-31
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-10
Fender Frontman 15G knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Drive volume
- 6
- Normal volume
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Utilize fast legato techniques to achieve smooth transitions.
- Incorporate tapping passages for added flair and sustain.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-10-31
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 15G knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Drive volume
- 6
- Normal volume
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging notes.
- Focus on a sharp, percussive attack with your picking.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight and controlled.
The original rig
What Michael Jackson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 15G actually has.
- Guitar
- Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Beat It adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Michael Jackson's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Frontman 15G settings for Beat It?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Drive volume 6, Normal volume 0.
Which pickup should I use for Beat It?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Michael Jackson use on Beat It?
Guitar: Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Beat It on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Frontman 15G
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Creep · Radiohead
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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.