Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Aerials settings for Fender Mustang LT25
System Of A Down · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Aerials" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 8, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA · updated 2026-11-08
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 8
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve a percussive attack.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for clarity in chugs.
- Keep the amp's reverb low to maintain a dry sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32 DKA · updated 2026-10-30
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure your picking dynamics are expressive to maintain the articulate single-note lines.
- Experiment with your volume knob to find the sweet spot for warmth and clarity.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez Iceman IC300
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Aerials adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts System Of A Down'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 Aerials?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 8, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Aerials?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did System Of A Down use on Aerials?
Guitar: Ibanez Iceman IC300. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Aerials on other amps
More System Of A Down on the Fender Mustang LT25
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.