Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Enter Sandman settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Metallica · adapted 644 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-14
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Maintain a strong attack for clarity in each note.
- Focus on precise picking to enhance articulation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-08
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Plate) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Incorporate aggressive wah sweeps during the solo for expressiveness.
- Focus on tight picking to achieve a percussive attack.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
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Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Enter Sandman?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
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.
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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.