Purple Rain settings for Fender Mustang GTX 50

Fender Mustang GTX 50 knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5

Mid

6.5

Treble

6.5

Presence

6

Reverb

4

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 4

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Engage the chorus effect to add depth and richness to your lead lines.
• Experiment with your picking dynamics to achieve the vocal-like phrasing characteristic of the solo.

Fender Mustang GTX 50 knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

4

Mid

5

Treble

5.5

Presence

5

Reverb

1

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmering effect of the original tone.
• Dial in reverb to add depth and space to the riff, enhancing the airy quality.
• Play with a light, percussive attack to capture the snappy nature of the riff.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang GTX 50 for Purple Rain?

Start from the British '80s preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 4.

Which pickup should I use for Purple Rain?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Prince & The Revolution use on Purple Rain?

Guitar: Hohner HG-490 Madcat (Telecaster-style). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender American Professional II Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.