Fender Mustang III settings
You Belong With Me settings for Fender Mustang III
Taylor Swift · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Taylor Swift "You Belong With Me" riff tone on a Fender Mustang III, select the '59 Bassman preset, then set Gain 2.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 3. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-03
- Preset / mode
- '59 Bassman
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang III knobs
- Gain
- 2.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the ambient feel of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Consider using a transparent overdrive pedal for added breakup without losing clarity.
The original rig
What Taylor Swift used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang III actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender American Professional II Telecaster
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb
- Gain
- 2.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Belong With Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Taylor Swift's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang III for You Belong With Me?
Start from the '59 Bassman preset, then set Gain 2.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 3.
Which pickup should I use for You Belong With Me?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Taylor Swift use on You Belong With Me?
Guitar: Fender American Professional II Telecaster. Amp: Fender Twin Reverb.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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.