Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Never Fade Away settings for Fender Mustang LT25
SAMURAI · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the SAMURAI "Never Fade Away" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7, 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 Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-30
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve the aggressive chugging sound.
- Focus on crisp picking for articulate power chords.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the percussive rhythm.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-30
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on fluid legato runs to achieve the singing sustain characteristic of the original solo.
- Maintain a punchy attack to ensure clear note separation during fast passages.
The original rig
What SAMURAI used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on British amp recommendations and genre, but not confirmed for this recording)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Never Fade Away adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts SAMURAI'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 Never Fade Away?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Never Fade Away?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did SAMURAI use on Never Fade Away?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on British amp recommendations and genre, but not confirmed for this recording).
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.
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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.