Fender Mustang GTX 50 settings
Killing in the Name settings for Fender Mustang GTX 50
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Fender Mustang GTX 50, select the JC Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 4, Reverb 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Starcaster · updated 2026-07-21
- Preset / mode
- JC Clean
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang GTX 50 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a clean, percussive attack to maintain clarity.
- Use dynamic picking to enhance the articulation of notes.
- Keep a tight rhythm to match the aggressive feel of the riff.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GTX 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against the Machine'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 50 for Killing in the Name?
Start from the JC Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 4, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Starcaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Killing in the Name on other amps
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- Killing in the Name on Marshall JCM800 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Boss GT-1000 · 20
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Popular songs on the Fender Mustang GTX 50
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- Hotel California · Eagles
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.