Fender Mustang GTX 50 settings
Maple Syrup settings for Fender Mustang GTX 50
The Backseat Lovers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Backseat Lovers "Maple Syrup" solo tone on a Fender Mustang GTX 50, select the Blues Junior preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-07-23
- Preset / mode
- Blues Junior
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang GTX 50 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 8
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level for lush ambiance.
- Engage the chorus effect to add shimmer and width to your solo tone.
- Play expressively with dynamics to capture the singing sustain characteristic.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-07-23
- Preset / mode
- Blues Junior
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang GTX 50 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 8
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a higher level for a spacious feel.
- Pick with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the notes.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a more dynamic response.
The original rig
What The Backseat Lovers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GTX 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster (likely, based on fan and forum consensus for this era and live photos)
- Amp
- Fender tube amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or Blues Junior based on genre, era, and fan reports)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 5.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Maple Syrup adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Backseat Lovers'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 Maple Syrup?
Start from the Blues Junior preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 5.
Which pickup should I use for Maple Syrup?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Backseat Lovers use on Maple Syrup?
Guitar: Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster (likely, based on fan and forum consensus for this era and live photos). Amp: Fender tube amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or Blues Junior based on genre, era, and fan reports).
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.
Maple Syrup on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang GTX 50
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- 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.