Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Livin' On a Prayer settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Bon Jovi · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bon Jovi "Livin' On a Prayer" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-09-23
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- 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 lush modulation effect of the original tone.
- Keep the reverb at a low setting for a subtle ambiance, enhancing the clean sound without overwhelming it.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the two-note motif.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-09-23
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to 6 for a shimmering effect.
- Engage the delay at a moderate level (5) to create spaciousness in your solos.
- Maintain a tight picking attack to achieve the punchy sound characteristic of 80s rock.
The original rig
What Bon Jovi used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, with Floyd Rose)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording, 1986)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Livin' On a Prayer adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bon Jovi'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 Livin' On a Prayer?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Livin' On a Prayer?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Bon Jovi use on Livin' On a Prayer?
Guitar: Kramer Jersey Star (Richie Sambora signature, 1986, with Floyd Rose). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording, 1986).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Livin' On a Prayer 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.