Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Master of Puppets settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Metallica · adapted 1,425 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Volume 8, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Les Paul · updated 2026-11-13
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Volume
- 8
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to achieve tight chugs.
- Focus on fast alternate picking for the riff.
- Keep the attack sharp to maintain articulation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-04-08
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to enhance the percussive quality of the tone.
- Focus on precise picking to maintain the razor-sharp attack.
- Keep the amp's built-in reverb at a low level to avoid muddiness.
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, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
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Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Master of Puppets?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Volume 8, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Les Paul. 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.