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Fender Champion II 25 settings

Let It Happen settings for Fender Champion II 25

Tame Impala · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Tame Impala "Let It Happen" riff tone on a Fender Champion II 25, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Fx level 6, Fx select 4. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 4-5 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-01

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 4-5 · Volume 8-9

Fender Champion II 25 knobs

Gain
5
Bass
5
Treble
6
Fx level
6
Fx select
4

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the swirling undertones of the original tone.
  • Experiment with the reverb to add depth to the riff, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.
  • Play with a percussive attack to emphasize the punchy rhythm characteristic of the original riff.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-27

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 3-4 · Volume 8-9

Fender Champion II 25 knobs

Gain
6
Bass
5
Treble
7
Fx level
6
Fx select
3

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in chorus to add movement and depth to the tone.
  • Set the reverb to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Experiment with the gain and treble settings to achieve a thicker, fuzz-like sound.

The original rig

What Tame Impala used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion II 25 actually has.

Guitar
Hagström Impala
Amp
Vox AC30 (likely standard, not hand-wired, as per studio photos/interviews)
Gain
5
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5
Reverb
3
Full Let It Happen tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Fender Champion II 25 settings for Let It Happen?

Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Fx level 6, Fx select 4.

Which pickup should I use for Let It Happen?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 4-5 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Tame Impala use on Let It Happen?

Guitar: Hagström Impala. Amp: Vox AC30 (likely standard, not hand-wired, as per studio photos/interviews).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender 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.