Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Adam's Song settings for Fender Mustang LT25
blink-182 · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the blink-182 "Adam's Song" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Kramer Baretta Special · updated 2026-07-22
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to accentuate the percussive attack of the power chords.
- Focus on dynamic pick attack to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Keep the guitar volume at maximum for full output and saturation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA · updated 2026-06-24
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle spring reverb ambience.
- Play with a light touch for clear, articulate single-note lines.
- Focus on maintaining distinct separation between notes for clarity.
The original rig
What blink-182 used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Tom DeLonge Subcaster (prototype of Sub-Sonic, 27" scale, Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup, orange finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, 1999)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Adam's Song adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts blink-182'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 Adam's Song?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Adam's Song?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did blink-182 use on Adam's Song?
Guitar: Fender Tom DeLonge Subcaster (prototype of Sub-Sonic, 27" scale, Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup, orange finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, 1999).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Kramer Baretta Special. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Adam's Song on other amps
More blink-182 on the Fender Mustang LT25
All blink-182 tones →Popular songs on the Fender Mustang LT25
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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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.