Fender Mustang LT25 settings
My Hero settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Foo Fighters · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Foo Fighters "My Hero" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-08
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use dynamic and percussive strumming to enhance the punchy rhythm.
- Aim for clear note separation by picking lightly but firmly.
- Maintain a consistent attack to preserve the slightly compressed sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-07-17
- Preset / mode
- ROCK A BILLY
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on tight picking to maintain clarity and punch in your notes.
- Experiment with slight palm muting on the lower strings to enhance the aggressive bite.
The original rig
What Foo Fighters used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Explorer (late 90s, black, as used by Dave Grohl on 'The Colour and the Shape')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get My Hero adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Foo Fighters'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 My Hero?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for My Hero?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8.
What gear did Foo Fighters use on My Hero?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (late 90s, black, as used by Dave Grohl on 'The Colour and the Shape'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
My Hero on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang LT25
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.