Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Boys Don't Cry settings for Fender Mustang LT25
The Cure · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Cure "Boys Don't Cry" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 3, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22-7 · updated 2026-06-03
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the modest reverb of the original tone.
- Pick with a tight attack to maintain the articulate single notes characteristic of the riff.
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the bright and jangly rhythm tone.
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 Jazz Chorus JC-120
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Boys Don't Cry 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?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 3, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Boys Don't Cry?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Cure use on Boys Don't Cry?
Guitar: Gibson ES-175 (single pickup, black, as seen in official music video and period photos). Amp: Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22-7. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Boys Don't Cry 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.