Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Layla settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Eric Clapton · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eric Clapton "Layla" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the BLUES LEAD preset, then set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 4-5 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster Deluxe · updated 2026-10-20
- Preset / mode
- BLUES LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 4-5 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic response to picking.
- Focus on clarity and articulation in your notes.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a slightly compressed attack.
The original rig
What Eric Clapton used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed, combo, 5W tube amp)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eric Clapton'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 Layla?
Start from the BLUES LEAD preset, then set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 4-5 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Eric Clapton use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed, combo, 5W tube amp).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster Deluxe. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Layla on other amps
More Eric Clapton on the Fender Mustang LT25
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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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.