Fender Mustang I (V.2) settings
Pink Maggit settings for Fender Mustang I (V.2)
Deftones · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Deftones "Pink Maggit" riff tone on a Fender Mustang I (V.2), select the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Mustang · updated 2026-10-16
- Preset / mode
- Metal 2000
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang I (V.2) knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Modulation
- 0
- Delay reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (Room) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to achieve the tight, percussive sound characteristic of the riff.
- Dial in the amp's delay to add subtle depth without overwhelming the main riff.
- Keep the reverb low to maintain a dry mix, focusing on clarity and punch.
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
- ESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter Signature 7-string, likely custom shop, used on White Pony sessions)
- Amp
- Bogner Uberschall (original EL34 model, studio version, not MK2/KT88 live variant)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Pink Maggit 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 Pink Maggit?
Start from the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Pink Maggit?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Deftones use on Pink Maggit?
Guitar: ESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter Signature 7-string, likely custom shop, used on White Pony sessions). Amp: Bogner Uberschall (original EL34 model, studio version, not MK2/KT88 live variant).
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.
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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.