Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Crystal Mountain settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Death · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Death "Crystal Mountain" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLEAN DELAY preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 4, Treble 6, Reverb 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-03
- Preset / mode
- CLEAN DELAY
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth to the clean tone.
- Pick with a clear, percussive attack to emphasize the articulation in the riff.
- Keep your guitar volume high to maintain clarity and presence in the clean tone.
The original rig
What Death used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Custom Shop Warrior
- Amp
- Marshall Valvestate 8100
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Crystal Mountain adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Death'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 Crystal Mountain?
Start from the CLEAN DELAY preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 4, Treble 6, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Crystal Mountain?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Death use on Crystal Mountain?
Guitar: Jackson Custom Shop Warrior. Amp: Marshall Valvestate 8100.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender 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.