Fender Mustang GT100 settings
M+M's settings for Fender Mustang GT100
blink-182 · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the blink-182 "M+M's" solo tone on a Fender Mustang GT100, select the MYTHIC CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 7, Gain 7, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster® · updated 2026-10-14
- Preset / mode
- MYTHIC CRUNCH
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang GT100 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 2
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Encoder
- 0
- FX Button
- 0
- Tap Button
- 0
- Menu Button
- 0
- Save Button
- 0
- Master Volume
- 5
- Three Layer Buttons
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle spacious feel.
- Focus on tight, percussive picking to achieve the aggressive attack characteristic of the tone.
- Maintain a consistent palm muting technique to enhance the driving rhythm.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster® · updated 2026-10-14
- Preset / mode
- High Gain
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang GT100 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Master Volume
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for percussive power chords.
- Attack the strings with a firm pick for a bright, cutting sound.
- Keep the rhythm consistent and punchy to maintain energy.
The original rig
What blink-182 used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GT100 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (early 90s, likely Mexican Standard, single humbucker bridge mod)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, 1994-95 era) OR Orange amp (possible, but less likely for studio recording)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get M+M's adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts blink-182's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang GT100 for M+M's?
Start from the MYTHIC CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 7, Gain 7, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for M+M's?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did blink-182 use on M+M's?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (early 90s, likely Mexican Standard, single humbucker bridge mod). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, 1994-95 era) OR Orange amp (possible, but less likely for studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster®. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang GT100
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- So Goes the Story · Eddie Hazel
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.