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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
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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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