Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Maple Syrup settings for Fender Mustang LT25
The Backseat Lovers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Backseat Lovers "Maple Syrup" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Santana · updated 2026-08-01
- Preset / mode
- CHICAGO BLUES
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a higher level to replicate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the notes.
- Focus on fingerstyle or light pick attack to enhance the dynamic response.
The original rig
What The Backseat Lovers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster (likely, based on fan and forum consensus for this era and live photos)
- Amp
- Fender tube amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or Blues Junior based on genre, era, and fan reports)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 5.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Maple Syrup adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Backseat Lovers'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 Maple Syrup?
Start from the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Maple Syrup?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Backseat Lovers use on Maple Syrup?
Guitar: Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster (likely, based on fan and forum consensus for this era and live photos). Amp: Fender tube amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or Blues Junior based on genre, era, and fan reports).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Santana. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Maple Syrup 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.