Fender Mustang I (V.2) settings
i think about you all the time settings for Fender Mustang I (V.2)
Deftones · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Deftones "i think about you all the time" riff tone on a Fender Mustang I (V.2), select the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-05-28
- Preset / mode
- Metal 2000
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang I (V.2) knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Modulation
- 0
- Delay reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 3
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to achieve a crisp, defined attack.
- Focus on palm muting for tight, percussive low-end chugs.
- Experiment with the amp's built-in reverb to add subtle ambience to your riffs.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-07-07
- Preset / mode
- British '80s
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang I (V.2) knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Modulation
- 0
- Delay reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use the bridge pickup for a brighter, more aggressive tone.
- Engage the chorus effect on your amp to add shimmer and depth to your solo.
- Set the reverb to a moderate level to create a spacious feel in your playing.
The original rig
What Deftones used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang I (V.2) actually has.
- Guitar
- Kiesel Vader 8-string (Stef Carpenter signature, headless, likely Camo Edition)
- Amp
- Fractal Axe-Fx III (amp modeling), Rivera Knucklehead Tre Reverb (possible), Engl Poweramp (possible), Orange 4x12 cab (possible studio blend)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get i think about you all the time adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Deftones'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 i think about you all the time?
Start from the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for i think about you all the time?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 10.
What gear did Deftones use on i think about you all the time?
Guitar: Kiesel Vader 8-string (Stef Carpenter signature, headless, likely Camo Edition). Amp: Fractal Axe-Fx III (amp modeling), Rivera Knucklehead Tre Reverb (possible), Engl Poweramp (possible), Orange 4x12 cab (possible studio blend).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. 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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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.