Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Billie Jean settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Michael Jackson · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Michael Jackson "Billie Jean" solo tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 4, Treble 5.5, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 9-10 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Firefly FF338 · updated 2026-10-22
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 9-10 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmer effect.
- Maintain a tight picking technique for articulate single-note lines.
- Experiment with your volume knob to adjust dynamics during the solo.
The original rig
What Michael Jackson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, session player David Williams)
- Amp
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (most widely cited for the riff section in studio recording)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Billie Jean adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Michael Jackson'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 Billie Jean?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 4, Treble 5.5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Billie Jean?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 9-10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Michael Jackson use on Billie Jean?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, session player David Williams). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (most widely cited for the riff section in studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Firefly FF338. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.