Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Hunger Strike settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Temple of the Dog · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Temple of the Dog "Hunger Strike" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-26
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure your picking is light to maintain the softer sound characteristic of the original riff.
- Focus on clear note separation by picking each note distinctly.
The original rig
What Temple of the Dog used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster
- Amp
- Unknown (not specified in sources; likely Fender or Marshall tube amp typical of era, but not confirmed for this recording)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hunger Strike adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Temple of the Dog'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 Hunger Strike?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Hunger Strike?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Temple of the Dog use on Hunger Strike?
Guitar: Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster. Amp: Unknown (not specified in sources; likely Fender or Marshall tube amp typical of era, but not confirmed for this recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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.