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Fender Mustang LT25 settings

Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen settings for Fender Mustang LT25

Santana · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Santana "Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-07-21

Preset / mode
METAL LEAD
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain
5.5
Bass
6
Treble
6
Reverb
1

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 4

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 4 for a smooth, ambient feel.
  • Focus on fluid legato phrasing to capture Santana's expressive style.
  • Utilize touch-sensitive dynamics by varying your pick attack for a more vocal-like tone.

The original rig

What Santana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1960s, likely 1968-69, with PAF humbuckers)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark I (prototype, early model, late 1960s/early 1970s)
Gain
5.5
Bass
7.5
Mid
7.5
Treble
6
Presence
6
Reverb
4
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen?

Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.

Which pickup should I use for Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Santana use on Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen?

Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1960s, likely 1968-69, with PAF humbuckers). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark I (prototype, early model, late 1960s/early 1970s).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard. 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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