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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sextape adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Deftones's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
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.
Sextape on other amps
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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.