Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Franklin's Tower settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Grateful Dead · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Grateful Dead "Franklin's Tower" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Treble 7, Reverb 1. Use the middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-09
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Middle pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to replicate the modulation effect of the Mu-Tron III.
- Keep the guitar volume at 7-8 for a bright, articulate tone.
- Experiment with the middle pickup position for a clear and chimey sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-09
- Preset / mode
- CHICAGO BLUES
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus to replicate the modulation effect of the original Mu-Tron III.
- Set your reverb to a moderate level to add depth and spaciousness to your sound.
- Focus on touch sensitivity in your picking to achieve the dynamic response characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Grateful Dead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1973 Doug Irwin 'Wolf' custom guitar
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 60s/early 70s)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Franklin's Tower adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Grateful Dead'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 Franklin's Tower?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Treble 7, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Franklin's Tower?
Middle pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Grateful Dead use on Franklin's Tower?
Guitar: 1973 Doug Irwin 'Wolf' custom guitar. Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 60s/early 70s).
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.