Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love settings for Fender Mustang LT25

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain

7.5

Volume

6

Master

5

Bass

5

Treble

7

Reverb

0

Built-in effects

• Chorus on
• Flanger on

Playing tips

• Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve that aggressive attack.
• Focus on dynamic pick attack to bring out the percussive qualities of the riff.
• Utilize your amp's built-in chorus to replicate the slight phase swirl characteristic of the original tone.

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain

7.5

Bass

5.5

Treble

7

Reverb

0.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to 5 for a subtle slapback echo effect.
• Engage the chorus at a moderate level (5) to add depth to your leads.
• Maintain a percussive pick attack to enhance the aggressive tone.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love?

Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.

Which pickup should I use for Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8.

What gear did Van Halen use on Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love?

Guitar: Frankenstrat (homemade Strat-style guitar, maple neck, single humbucker, Floyd Rose prototype or vintage tremolo). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (plexi, variac-powered, no master volume, EL34s, cranked).

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.