Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Lonely Girl settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Weezer · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Weezer "Lonely Girl" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-11-10
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive rhythms.
- Incorporate aggressive picking to enhance the punchy attack.
- Experiment with the amp's reverb to add depth to the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-10-20
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the modest reverb of the original tone.
- Focus on a slightly compressed attack for a singing sustain.
- Maintain a tight picking technique to emphasize the clear articulation of the notes.
The original rig
What Weezer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unspecified, but confirmed Strat used on this song)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark I (or similar Mesa/Boogie head, as used by Rivers Cuomo in this era)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lonely Girl adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Weezer'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 Lonely Girl?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Lonely Girl?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Weezer use on Lonely Girl?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (exact model unspecified, but confirmed Strat used on this song). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark I (or similar Mesa/Boogie head, as used by Rivers Cuomo in this era).
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.
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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.