Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Creeping Death settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Metallica · adapted 18 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Creeping Death" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 8, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez Gio GRGR120EX · updated 2026-10-12
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 8
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to achieve a percussive attack.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creeping Death adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Creeping Death?
Start from the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 8, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Creeping Death?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Creeping Death?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez Gio GRGR120EX. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creeping Death 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.