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Fender Mustang LT25 settings

Don't Cry settings for Fender Mustang LT25

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Don't Cry" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-07-02

Preset / mode
CLASSIC ROCK
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
5
Treble
6
Reverb
1

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics; play lightly for cleaner notes and harder for more crunch.
  • Ensure clear note separation by picking with precision, especially on the lower strings.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1980s, likely 1987-1989, as used by Slash in studio for Use Your Illusion sessions)
Amp
Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-1991)
Gain
7
Bass
6.5
Mid
6
Treble
5
Presence
6
Reverb
3.5
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Don't Cry?

Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.

Which pickup should I use for Don't Cry?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Don't Cry?

Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1980s, likely 1987-1989, as used by Slash in studio for Use Your Illusion sessions). Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-1991).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. 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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