Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Don't Stay settings for Fender Mustang LT25
LINKIN PARK · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the LINKIN PARK "Don't Stay" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-18
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a percussive attack to emphasize each note.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for clarity.
The original rig
What LINKIN PARK used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez RG470XL Baritone Electric Guitar
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Don't Stay adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts LINKIN PARK'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 Don't Stay?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Don't Stay?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did LINKIN PARK use on Don't Stay?
Guitar: Ibanez RG470XL Baritone Electric Guitar. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Don't Stay 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.