Drive don't talk amp settings — Fender Frontman 10G
The Makeout reef guitar tone for “Drive don't talk”, dialed in for a Fender Frontman 10G with a Fender Debut Series Stratocaster. Studio version, 'Drive, Don't Talk' single (May 10, 2024)
Unverified — sonic profile suggests pushed clean amp with overdrive pedal or cranked amp gain, single coil guitar (likely Fender-style based on brightness and attack)
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Master | 5 |
The Frontman 10G has no mid or reverb control, so mid-forward voicing comes from keeping bass restrained at 4 and letting treble push at 7. Your Strat's bridge single coil is naturally bright and scooped — the 10G's overdrive circuit adds the grit this tone needs. Gain at 6 keeps definition without mud; the 6" speaker breaks up unpleasantly above gain 7.
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