Fender Mustang GT100 settings
Mr. Brightside settings for Fender Mustang GT100
The Killers · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Killers "Mr. Brightside" riff tone on a Fender Mustang GT100, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 5, Gain 4.5, Volume 5, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-11-04
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang GT100 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Gain
- 4.5
- Volume
- 5
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 5
- Reverb
- 5
- Master Volume
- 5
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to add depth and simulate the effect of the phrase being doubled.
- Keep your guitar volume at 8-9 for optimal output without losing clarity.
- Adjust the reverb to create a spacious feel, enhancing the ambient quality of the riff.
The original rig
What The Killers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GT100 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mr. Brightside adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Killers'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 Mr. Brightside?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 5, Gain 4.5, Volume 5, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 8.
Which pickup should I use for Mr. Brightside?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Killers use on Mr. Brightside?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording). Amp: Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Mr. Brightside on other amps
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- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
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- 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.