Fender Frontman 15G settings
Thunderstruck settings for Fender Frontman 15G
AC/DC · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Thunderstruck" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 15G, set Gain 5, Bass 3, Mid 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 15G knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking to achieve the punchy rhythm attack.
- Use palm muting selectively to emphasize the crunch and articulation of the riff.
- Maintain a steady hand position to ensure clarity and precision in each note.
Solo settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-12
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8
Fender Frontman 15G knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for tight articulation.
- Focus on finger placement for clarity in note separation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to enhance the dynamic response.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 15G actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird
- Amp
- 1971 Marshall JMP Super Bass 100-watt head (model 1992)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 3.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Thunderstruck adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Frontman 15G settings for Thunderstruck?
Set Gain 5, Bass 3, Mid 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Thunderstruck?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Thunderstruck?
Guitar: 1963 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird. Amp: 1971 Marshall JMP Super Bass 100-watt head (model 1992).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Thunderstruck 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
- Creep · Radiohead
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
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.