Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Weezer · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Weezer "Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster)" solo tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-26
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth without overwhelming the fuzz tone.
- Maintain a tight picking attack to emphasize the articulate, focused nature of the fuzz.
- Experiment with your volume knob to find the sweet spot for sustain and clarity.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-23
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight power chords to achieve that aggressive attack.
- Focus on articulate pick attack to enhance the clarity of your riffs.
- Keep your strumming hand relaxed for a more dynamic response.
The original rig
What Weezer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1990s Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, as used by Rivers Cuomo on Blue Album sessions)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark I head (1970s, 60-watt version), into Marshall 4x12 cab (converted from 8x10)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Weezer'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 Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster)?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster)?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Weezer use on Buddy Holly (2024 Remaster)?
Guitar: 1990s Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, as used by Rivers Cuomo on Blue Album sessions). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark I head (1970s, 60-watt version), into Marshall 4x12 cab (converted from 8x10).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier HSS Stratocaster. 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.