Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Leper Messiah settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Leper Messiah" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series King V JS32 · updated 2026-07-09
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking for a percussive attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to enhance articulation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom 'EET FUK' Explorer-style, 1984-1986)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Leper Messiah adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Leper Messiah?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Leper Messiah?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Leper Messiah?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom 'EET FUK' Explorer-style, 1984-1986). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series King V JS32. 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.