Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
The Cure · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Cure "Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-07-29
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the signature shimmer.
- Keep your strumming light and open to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Experiment with your tone knob to find the sweet spot for brightness.
The original rig
What The Cure used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-175 (single pickup, black, as seen in official music video and period photos)
- Amp
- Roland JC-160 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on period-correct live/studio use and signature clean tone)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Cure'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 Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Cure use on Boys Don't Cry (Single Version)?
Guitar: Gibson ES-175 (single pickup, black, as seen in official music video and period photos). Amp: Roland JC-160 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on period-correct live/studio use and signature clean tone).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS. 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.