Fender Mustang GTX 100 settings
Unholy Confessions settings for Fender Mustang GTX 100
Avenged Sevenfold · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Avenged Sevenfold "Unholy Confessions" riff tone on a Fender Mustang GTX 100, select the IIC+Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Master volume 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-06-09
- Preset / mode
- IIC+Clean
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Fender Mustang GTX 100 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Master volume
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve the articulate and percussive attack characteristic of the original tone.
- Ensure clear note separation by picking with precision and maintaining a steady hand position.
- Adjust your amp's built-in reverb to add a slight space to the tone without overwhelming the clarity.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-06-09
- Preset / mode
- Metal 2000
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang GTX 100 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Master volume
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to maintain clarity while adding some depth.
- Focus on aggressive picking for articulate note separation and clear pinch harmonics.
- Utilize fast legato runs to achieve fluidity in your solo.
The original rig
What Avenged Sevenfold used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GTX 100 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Unholy Confessions adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Avenged Sevenfold'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 Unholy Confessions?
Start from the IIC+Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Master volume 5.
Which pickup should I use for Unholy Confessions?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Avenged Sevenfold use on Unholy Confessions?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.