Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Drinkin' Problem settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Midland · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Midland "Drinkin' Problem" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-07-21
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle space of the original tone.
- Pick with a light touch for a tight, percussive attack.
- Focus on clear articulation of notes to maintain the bright, twangy character.
The original rig
What Midland used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, but Telecaster is standard for modern country studio work and visually confirmed in live videos and promo photos for Midland's 'Drinkin' Problem')
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (exact model/year unknown, but this is the most common amp for this genre/era and is visually confirmed in Midland live setups; no evidence of a different amp in studio)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Drinkin' Problem adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Midland'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 Drinkin' Problem?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Drinkin' Problem?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Midland use on Drinkin' Problem?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, but Telecaster is standard for modern country studio work and visually confirmed in live videos and promo photos for Midland's 'Drinkin' Problem'). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (exact model/year unknown, but this is the most common amp for this genre/era and is visually confirmed in Midland live setups; no evidence of a different amp in studio).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Telecaster. 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.