Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Dirty Diana settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Michael Jackson · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Michael Jackson "Dirty Diana" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 7, Bass 4, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 9-10 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-10-13
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 9-10 · Volume 8-10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Plate) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, rhythmic picking to capture the percussive nature of the riff.
- Use palm muting selectively to enhance articulation without losing clarity.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to emphasize the clean, punchy tone.
The original rig
What Michael Jackson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Soloist (late 1980s, likely custom, HSS or HH configuration)
- Amp
- Late '60s Marshall Plexi head into 1980s Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion V30 speakers
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Dirty Diana adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Michael Jackson'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 Dirty Diana?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 7, Bass 4, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Dirty Diana?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 9-10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Michael Jackson use on Dirty Diana?
Guitar: Jackson Soloist (late 1980s, likely custom, HSS or HH configuration). Amp: Late '60s Marshall Plexi head into 1980s Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion V30 speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Dirty Diana 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.