Fender Mustang LT25 settings
I Stay Away settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Alice In Chains · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice In Chains "I Stay Away" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 1 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-08
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 64 RHYTHM
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 1 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmering effect of the original tone.
- Dial in the reverb to add depth to your sound, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.
- Play with a percussive attack to emphasize the tight rhythm characteristic of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GRG120EX · updated 2026-08-21
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level for added depth.
- Incorporate a wah pedal during the solo for expressive filter sweeps.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a smooth attack and sustain.
The original rig
What Alice In Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage
- Amp
- Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall), possibly layered with Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get I Stay Away adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Alice In Chains'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 I Stay Away?
Start from the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for I Stay Away?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 1 and volume at 10.
What gear did Alice In Chains use on I Stay Away?
Guitar: G&L Rampage. Amp: Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall), possibly layered with Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
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.
I Stay Away 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.