Engine no9 amp settings — Fender frontman 10G
The Deftones guitar tone for “Engine no9”, dialed in for a Fender frontman 10G with a Fender Player Stratocaster. Studio version, Adrenaline (1995)
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, Gibson Explorer with stock humbuckers, Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9 for boost, DOD FX40B EQ pedal
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Master | 6 |
01Boss DS-1 Distortion
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned. Essential for reaching Deftones' saturation level. Run amp clean with bass/treble near noon, let the DS-1 provide all gain.
The Frontman 10G is a 10-watt practice amp with no mid control, no presence, no reverb, and limited gain. It cannot reach Mesa Rectifier saturation alone. The recommended DS-1 provides the necessary distortion while the amp stays clean. Rolling the Strat's tone knob to 6 tames single-coil brightness and approximates humbucker warmth. Bass set at 6 adds low-end thump the small speaker can handle without farting out.
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