Squier Frontman 10G settings
Brown Sugar settings for Squier Frontman 10G
The Rolling Stones · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Rolling Stones "Brown Sugar" riff tone on a Squier Frontman 10G, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-29
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Squier Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a percussive picking style to emphasize the attack.
- Experiment with palm muting for a chunkier sound on certain notes.
- Focus on keeping the riff tight and rhythmic, matching the original's groove.
The original rig
What The Rolling Stones used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Squier Frontman 10G actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, with JBL speakers)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Brown Sugar adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Rolling Stones's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Squier Frontman 10G settings for Brown Sugar?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Brown Sugar?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Rolling Stones use on Brown Sugar?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard. Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, with JBL speakers).
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.