Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Black Dog settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Led Zeppelin · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Black Dog" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-03-22
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on palm muting for tight articulation.
- Use a light picking attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Experiment with dynamics to enhance the aggressive response.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-24
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to emphasize the aggressive tone.
- Focus on palm muting for tight, controlled notes.
- Experiment with dynamics to achieve a biting solo tone.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1959 model)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, 100-watt, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Black Dog adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Led Zeppelin'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 Black Dog?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Black Dog?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Black Dog?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1959 model). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, 100-watt, likely with 4x12 cabinet).
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.
Black Dog 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.