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Fender Champion II 25 settings

Sextape settings for Fender Champion II 25

Deftones · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Deftones "Sextape" riff tone on a Fender Champion II 25, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Fx level 6, Fx select 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-28

Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Champion II 25 knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
5
Treble
6
Fx level
6
Fx select
1

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Dial in reverb to enhance the ambient quality of the riff.
  • Play with a gentle attack to maintain the soft, ethereal textures characteristic of the original tone.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-28

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Champion II 25 knobs

Gain
0
Bass
5.5
Treble
6.5
Fx level
5
Fx select
1

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Engage the delay effect to add depth and ambiance to your playing, setting it for subtle repeats.
  • Pick softly to maintain a smooth, glassy attack characteristic of the original tone.

The original rig

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

Guitar
ESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, likely used for studio recording of 'Sextape')
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2010 era)
Gain
0
Bass
6
Mid
5.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Fender Champion II 25 settings for Sextape?

Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Fx level 6, Fx select 1.

Which pickup should I use for Sextape?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Deftones use on Sextape?

Guitar: ESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, likely used for studio recording of 'Sextape'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2010 era).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier 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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