Fender Frontman 15G settings
Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) settings for Fender Frontman 15G
The Cure · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Cure "Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)" solo tone on a Fender Frontman 15G, set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Drive volume 0, Normal volume 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-24
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 15G knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Drive volume
- 0
- Normal volume
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to maintain clarity in the solo.
- Use fingerstyle for added articulation on single-note lines.
- Experiment with subtle vibrato to enhance the sustain of notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-04
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 15G knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use open strumming for a bright, jangly sound.
- Focus on articulate and percussive attack for clarity.
- Maintain a tight, snappy rhythm to capture the original feel.
The original rig
What The Cure used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 15G actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-175 (single pickup, black, as seen in official music video and period photos)
- Amp
- Roland JC-160 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on period-correct live/studio use and signature clean tone)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Cure's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Frontman 15G settings for Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Drive volume 0, Normal volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Cure use on Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Guitar: Gibson ES-175 (single pickup, black, as seen in official music video and period photos). Amp: Roland JC-160 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on period-correct live/studio use and signature clean tone).
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.