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Fender Champion II 25 settings

This Is a Call settings for Fender Champion II 25

Foo Fighters · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Foo Fighters "This Is a Call" riff tone on a Fender Champion II 25, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Fx level 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-04-26

Pickup
Neck + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8

Fender Champion II 25 knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
5
Treble
6
Fx level
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to replicate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the clean riff.
  • Experiment with the neck pickup for a warmer, rounder tone.

The original rig

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

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (Tobacco Burst, 1990s)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Gain
6.5
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6.5
Reverb
1
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Fender Champion II 25 settings for This Is a Call?

Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Fx level 0.

Which pickup should I use for This Is a Call?

Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did Foo Fighters use on This Is a Call?

Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (Tobacco Burst, 1990s). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS. 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.