Fender Mustang I (V.2) settings
Wherever I May Roam settings for Fender Mustang I (V.2)
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Wherever I May Roam" riff tone on a Fender Mustang I (V.2), select the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, 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 Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-07-25
- Preset / mode
- Metal 2000
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang I (V.2) knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Modulation
- 0
- Delay reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking for a sharper attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to enhance percussive clarity.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang I (V.2) actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album sessions)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wherever I May Roam adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Wherever I May Roam?
Start from the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Wherever I May Roam?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Wherever I May Roam?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album sessions). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. 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.