Fender Frontman 20G settings
Top Gun Anthem settings for Fender Frontman 20G
Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens "Top Gun Anthem" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 20G, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Drive select 1, Drive volume 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 20G knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Drive select
- 1
- Drive volume
- 6
- Normal volume
- 5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight articulation on the riff.
- Focus on finger positioning for smooth transitions between notes.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to emphasize the sustain.
The original rig
What Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 20G actually has.
- Guitar
- Charvel San Dimas Glow
- Amp
- 1968 Marshall Plexi Super Lead 100-watt (stock)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Top Gun Anthem adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Frontman 20G settings for Top Gun Anthem?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Drive select 1, Drive volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for Top Gun Anthem?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens use on Top Gun Anthem?
Guitar: Charvel San Dimas Glow. Amp: 1968 Marshall Plexi Super Lead 100-watt (stock).
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.