Fender Mustang GTX 50 settings
Raw Blue settings for Fender Mustang GTX 50
Whirr · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Whirr "Raw Blue" riff tone on a Fender Mustang GTX 50, select the British '70s preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 3. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster · updated 2026-06-18
- Preset / mode
- British '70s
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang GTX 50 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to add modulation and width to the riff.
- Engage reverb for a spacious feel, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.
- Utilize an expression pedal for pitch bends to replicate the original's dynamic feel.
The original rig
What Whirr used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GTX 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Guild S-100 Polara
- Amp
- Orange OR120 (likely, based on era and genre, but not 100% confirmed for this recording)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Raw Blue adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Whirr'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 Raw Blue?
Start from the British '70s preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 3.
Which pickup should I use for Raw Blue?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Whirr use on Raw Blue?
Guitar: Guild S-100 Polara. Amp: Orange OR120 (likely, based on era and genre, but not 100% confirmed for this recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Raw Blue 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.