Fender Mustang II (v.2) settings
Open Wounds settings for Fender Mustang II (v.2)
Skillet · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Skillet "Open Wounds" riff tone on a Fender Mustang II (v.2), select the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Peavey Rockmaster · updated 2026-08-11
- Preset / mode
- Metal 2000
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang II (v.2) knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve the aggressive attack.
- Focus on a percussive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Keep the amp's reverb low to maintain the tightness of the sound.
The original rig
What Skillet used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang II (v.2) actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s, as used by Ben Kasica in studio era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era, early 2000s)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Open Wounds adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Skillet's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang II (v.2) for Open Wounds?
Start from the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Open Wounds?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 10.
What gear did Skillet use on Open Wounds?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s, as used by Ben Kasica in studio era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era, early 2000s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Peavey Rockmaster. 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 II (v.2)
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Iris · Goo Goo Dolls
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.