Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Human Nature settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Michael Jackson · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Michael Jackson "Human Nature" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 4, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 9-10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-23
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 9-10 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use the neck pickup for a warm and full-bodied tone.
- Engage the amp's built-in chorus for a shimmering effect.
- Set the reverb to a moderate level to add depth without overwhelming the clean tone.
The original rig
What Michael Jackson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Valley Arts Custom Pro (Steve Lukather's main studio guitar, 1982-83, used on Thriller sessions)
- Amp
- Yamaha G100-212 (solid-state combo, used by Lukather on Thriller sessions per multiple interviews)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Human Nature adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Michael Jackson'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 Human Nature?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 4, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Human Nature?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 9-10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Michael Jackson use on Human Nature?
Guitar: Valley Arts Custom Pro (Steve Lukather's main studio guitar, 1982-83, used on Thriller sessions). Amp: Yamaha G100-212 (solid-state combo, used by Lukather on Thriller sessions per multiple interviews).
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.
Human Nature 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.