Fender Mustang GTX 100 settings
Faint settings for Fender Mustang GTX 100
LINKIN PARK · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the LINKIN PARK "Faint" solo tone on a Fender Mustang GTX 100, set Gain 8, Volume 8, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-10-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang GTX 100 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Master volume
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Engage a noise gate to keep the high-gain signal tight and reduce unwanted noise.
- Consider using palm muting for tight chugs and articulate rhythms.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-10-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang GTX 100 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Master volume
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Experiment with dynamics to create a percussive feel.
The original rig
What LINKIN PARK used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GTX 100 actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Custom 24
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 8.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Faint adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts LINKIN PARK's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Mustang GTX 100 settings for Faint?
Set Gain 8, Volume 8, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Faint?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did LINKIN PARK use on Faint?
Guitar: PRS Custom 24. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG. 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 GTX 100
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- 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
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.