Fender Mustang I (V.2) settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for Fender Mustang I (V.2)
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" riff tone on a Fender Mustang I (V.2), select the British '80s preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a B.C. Rich Bronze Series Warlock · updated 2026-08-16
- Preset / mode
- British '80s
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang I (V.2) knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Modulation
- 0
- Delay reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive palm muting for tight articulation.
- Use alternate picking for clarity in fast passages.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang I (V.2) actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get For Whom the Bell Tolls adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang I (V.2) for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Start from the British '80s preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a B.C. Rich Bronze Series Warlock. 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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