Fender Mustang I (V2) settings
Message Man settings for Fender Mustang I (V2)
twenty one pilots · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the twenty one pilots "Message Man" solo tone on a Fender Mustang I (V2), select the '59 Bassman preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Tap tempo 0, Exit button 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Tagima TG-540 · updated 2026-08-31
- Preset / mode
- '59 Bassman
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang I (V2) knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Exit button
- 0
- Save button
- 0
- Mid control hidden
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Pick lightly for a clean yet slightly gritty sound, emphasizing note separation.
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the articulate and melodic phrasing characteristic of the solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Tagima TG-540 · updated 2026-08-31
- Preset / mode
- '59 Bassman
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang I (V2) knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Exit button
- 0
- Save button
- 0
- Mid control hidden
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming to achieve the funk-inspired rhythm.
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle ambience.
- Keep your attack clear and articulate for single-note lines.
The original rig
What twenty one pilots used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang I (V2) actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (model not fully confirmed, but consistent with live and studio use by Tyler Joseph in this era)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille (most commonly used by Tyler Joseph for studio and live in Blurryface era, but not explicitly confirmed for this track)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Message Man adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts twenty one pilots'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 (V2) for Message Man?
Start from the '59 Bassman preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Tap tempo 0, Exit button 0.
Which pickup should I use for Message Man?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did twenty one pilots use on Message Man?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (model not fully confirmed, but consistent with live and studio use by Tyler Joseph in this era). Amp: Fender Hot Rod DeVille (most commonly used by Tyler Joseph for studio and live in Blurryface era, but not explicitly confirmed for this track).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Tagima TG-540. 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.