Fender Mustang GTX 100 settings
Mr. Brightside settings for Fender Mustang GTX 100
The Killers · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Killers "Mr. Brightside" riff tone on a Fender Mustang GTX 100, select the Blues Junior preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 8, Reverb 5, Master volume 5. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-26
- Preset / mode
- Blues Junior
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang GTX 100 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 5
- Master volume
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 7.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus to add depth and simulate the effect of the phrase being doubled.
- Set the reverb to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain the clean edge without overwhelming the tone.
The original rig
What The Killers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GTX 100 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 GTX 100 for Mr. Brightside?
Start from the Blues Junior preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 8, Reverb 5, Master volume 5.
Which pickup should I use for Mr. Brightside?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), 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 Fender Stratocaster. 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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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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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.