Fender Mustang I (V.2) settings
Parabola settings for Fender Mustang I (V.2)
TOOL · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the TOOL "Parabola" riff tone on a Fender Mustang I (V.2), set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5. Use the both pickup.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-05-25
- Pickup
- both
Fender Mustang I (V.2) knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings for a warmer tone.
- Experiment with your picking position to find the sweet spot for the best overdrive response.
- Play with dynamics; softer playing can yield a smoother tone while harder plucking will bring out more distortion.
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.
- Bass
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (Black, late 1970s)
- Amp
- Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different bass or pedals? Get Parabola adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts TOOL's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Mustang I (V.2) settings for Parabola?
Set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Parabola?
both.
What gear did TOOL use on Parabola?
Bass: Gibson Les Paul Custom (Black, late 1970s). Amp: Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head.
Will these settings work with my bass?
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 bass, 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.