Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Devil In a New Dress (feat. Rick Ross) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Kanye West & Rick Ross · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kanye West & Rick Ross "Devil In a New Dress (feat. Rick Ross)" solo tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the MYTHIC CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-08-12
- Preset / mode
- MYTHIC CRUNCH
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on smooth legato playing to achieve the violin-like sustain.
- Incorporate expressive bends and vibrato for a more dynamic solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-06-07
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 4
Playing tips
- Use the bridge pickup for a brighter, more aggressive tone.
- Dial in the reverb to add depth, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a warm, soulful riff.
The original rig
What Kanye West & Rick Ross used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as used by Mike Dean in studio sessions of this era)
- Amp
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar high-gain Marshall, based on era and tone)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Devil In a New Dress (feat. Rick Ross) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Kanye West & Rick Ross'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 Devil In a New Dress (feat. Rick Ross)?
Start from the MYTHIC CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Devil In a New Dress (feat. Rick Ross)?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Kanye West & Rick Ross use on Devil In a New Dress (feat. Rick Ross)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as used by Mike Dean in studio sessions of this era). Amp: Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar high-gain Marshall, based on era and tone).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012. 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.