Fender Mustang LT25 settings
1979 (Remastered 2012) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
The Smashing Pumpkins · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smashing Pumpkins "1979 (Remastered 2012)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 3. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-11
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- 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 for a subtle ambiance.
- Pick with a light touch to maintain the articulate, percussive attack characteristic of the original tone.
- Focus on maintaining a clean signal with no overdrive for clarity.
The original rig
What The Smashing Pumpkins used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Yamaha SA-2000
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 Marshall cabinet
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get 1979 (Remastered 2012) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smashing Pumpkins's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for 1979 (Remastered 2012)?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 3.
Which pickup should I use for 1979 (Remastered 2012)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Smashing Pumpkins use on 1979 (Remastered 2012)?
Guitar: Yamaha SA-2000. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 Marshall cabinet.
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.
1979 (Remastered 2012) on other amps
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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.