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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
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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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