Don't Let Go amp settings — Freeman G10
The Weezer guitar tone for “Don't Let Go”, dialed in for a Freeman G10 with a Epiphone SG Standard. Studio version, Weezer (Green Album) (2001) - Signature opening rhythm chords & verses
Rivers Cuomo: Gibson Les Paul Junior Special / Warmoth Strat (Seymour Duncan humbucker) -> Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 / Diezel VH4 -> Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Master | 5 |
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RECOMMENDED — not currently owned
The Freeman G10 is a compact solid-state practice amp with an 8-inch speaker and basic Gain, Bass, and Treble controls (mid, presence, and reverb are absent and set to null). Engage the onboard Drive channel with Gain set to 6 to approximate the compressed Marshall crunch of the Green Album sessions, avoiding pushing bass past 6 so the small speaker does not flub out. Adding a dedicated distortion pedal later will allow you to switch to the clean channel with gain low for a much tighter, authentic Ric Ocasek-produced wall of sound.
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