Fender Mustang GTX 100 settings
Creeping Death settings for Fender Mustang GTX 100
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Creeping Death" riff tone on a Fender Mustang GTX 100, select the '70s British preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Master volume 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Explorer · updated 2026-06-02
- Preset / mode
- '70s British
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang GTX 100 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Master volume
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GTX 100 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creeping Death adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang GTX 100 for Creeping Death?
Start from the '70s British preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Master volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for Creeping Death?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Creeping Death?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Explorer. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creeping Death on other amps
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- Creeping Death on Fender Mustang LT25 · 18
- Creeping Death on Marshall MG15CFX · 8
- Creeping Death on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 6
- Creeping Death on Marshall MG30FX · 6
- Creeping Death on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 4
- Creeping Death on Fender Champion 20 · 3
- Creeping Death on Fender Mustang LT50 · 3
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang GTX 100
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
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.