Fender Mustang I (V.2) settings
Opiate settings for Fender Mustang I (V.2)
TOOL · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the TOOL "Opiate" riff tone on a Fender Mustang I (V.2), select the British '70s preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Mustang · updated 2026-10-16
- Preset / mode
- British '70s
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang I (V.2) knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Modulation
- 0
- Delay reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging rhythms.
- Use a percussive attack to emphasize note separation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper attack.
The original rig
What TOOL used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang I (V.2) actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst (early 1980s)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Bass 100 (vintage, hot-rodded, likely JMP or Super Bass 100 head)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Opiate adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts TOOL'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 Opiate?
Start from the British '70s preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Opiate?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did TOOL use on Opiate?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst (early 1980s). Amp: Marshall Super Bass 100 (vintage, hot-rodded, likely JMP or Super Bass 100 head).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Mustang. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang I (V.2)
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
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.