Fender Mustang GTX 50 settings
Seven Nation Army settings for Fender Mustang GTX 50
The White Stripes · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" riff tone on a Fender Mustang GTX 50, select the British '80s preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-22
- Preset / mode
- British '80s
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang GTX 50 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus to create a subtle modulation effect that enhances the octave-down sound.
- Focus on aggressive picking to achieve the punchy, raw tone characteristic of garage rock.
- Incorporate single-note slides to add body and sustain to your riffs.
The original rig
What The White Stripes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang GTX 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
- Amp
- Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seven Nation Army adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The White Stripes'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 Seven Nation Army?
Start from the British '80s preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?
Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. 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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Popular songs on the Fender Mustang GTX 50
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- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
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- 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.