Message In a Bottle settings for Fender Mustang LT25

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

5

Treble

7

Reverb

0.5

Built-in effects

• Delay on
• Reverb on (spring) · 2.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the rhythmic feel of the original tone.
• Dial in a moderate reverb to add depth and space to your sound.
• Pick with a percussive attack to achieve the tight, articulate note separation characteristic of the riff.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Message In a Bottle?

Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Message In a Bottle?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did The Police use on Message In a Bottle?

Guitar: 1973 Fender Telecaster (custom, with humbucker in neck and single-coil in bridge). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, early Police era studio recording).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.