Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Nothing Else Matters (Live) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters (Live)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1XM · updated 2026-08-25
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity in the bell-like arpeggios.
- Focus on fingerstyle techniques to enhance the warmth and articulation of the notes.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS32 King V · updated 2026-10-08
- Preset / mode
- SILKY SOLO
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure to maintain a smooth picking technique for sustained notes.
- Focus on finger positioning to achieve a warm tone from the neck pickup.
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 James Hetfield Signature (likely ESP MX-220 or ESP Snakebyte, black finish, EMG pickups)
- Amp
- Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters (Live) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Nothing Else Matters (Live)?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters (Live)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters (Live)?
Guitar: ESP James Hetfield Signature (likely ESP MX-220 or ESP Snakebyte, black finish, EMG pickups). Amp: Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1XM. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Nothing Else Matters (Live) on other amps
More Metallica on the Fender Mustang LT25
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- 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
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Creep · Radiohead
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.