Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Back to the Old House settings for Fender Mustang LT25
The Smiths · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smiths "Back to the Old House" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLEAN DELAY preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-27
- Preset / mode
- CLEAN DELAY
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle technique for a warm, resonant sound.
- Focus on clear note separation while playing.
- Maintain a gentle touch to enhance the intimate acoustic texture.
The original rig
What The Smiths used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Martin D-45 (1970s)
- Amp
- None (recorded acoustically, no amp used on studio version)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back to the Old House adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smiths'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 Back to the Old House?
Start from the CLEAN DELAY preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Back to the Old House?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Smiths use on Back to the Old House?
Guitar: Martin D-45 (1970s). Amp: None (recorded acoustically, no amp used on studio version).
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.
Back to the Old House 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.