Blackend amp settings — Fender Frontman 10g
The Metallica guitar tone for “Blackend”, dialed in for a Fender Frontman 10g with a Esp Mx220. Studio version, ...And Justice for All (1988)
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ head, Gibson Explorer with EMG 81 pickups, no pedals in front — amp gain only, scooped EQ via onboard graphic EQ
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Master | 7 |
The Frontman 10G is a 10-watt practice amp with no mid knob, no presence, and minimal preamp gain — it cannot produce thrash saturation alone. The DS-1 becomes your entire gain stage; amp gain stays at 3 to keep it as a clean platform. Treble at 6 compensates for the Fender's naturally bright voicing vs the mid-forward Mesa original. Bass at 4 prevents the small 6-inch speaker from flubbing on palm mutes.
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