Fender Mustang LT25 settings
For the Love of God settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Steve Vai · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Steve Vai "For the Love of God" solo tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-17
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use the bridge pickup for a brighter, more cutting tone during the solo.
- Engage your amp's built-in delay to add depth to your solos.
- Utilize the chorus effect to enhance the richness of your sound.
The original rig
What Steve Vai used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez JEM77FP (Floral Pattern, original 1987-1990 model)
- Amp
- Carvin X100B (1980s model, used for Passion and Warfare studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get For the Love of God adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Steve Vai'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 For the Love of God?
Start from the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for For the Love of God?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Steve Vai use on For the Love of God?
Guitar: Ibanez JEM77FP (Floral Pattern, original 1987-1990 model). Amp: Carvin X100B (1980s model, used for Passion and Warfare studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
For the Love of God on other amps
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.