Fender Frontman 20G settings
Ho Hey settings for Fender Frontman 20G
The Lumineers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Lumineers "Ho Hey" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 20G, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Drive select 0, Drive volume 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-04
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Frontman 20G knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Drive select
- 0
- Drive volume
- 0
- Normal volume
- 7
Built-in effects
- Delay off
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a percussive strumming technique to emphasize the rhythm.
- Focus on open chord voicings for a fuller sound.
- Maintain a steady tempo to match the communal stomp-and-clap rhythm.
The original rig
What The Lumineers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 20G actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Hummingbird acoustic (Wesley Schultz)
- Amp
- None — DI / mic only
- Gain
- 1
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Ho Hey adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Lumineers's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Frontman 20G settings for Ho Hey?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Drive select 0, Drive volume 0.
Which pickup should I use for Ho Hey?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Lumineers use on Ho Hey?
Guitar: Gibson Hummingbird acoustic (Wesley Schultz). Amp: None — DI / mic only.
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.