Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Numb settings for Fender Mustang LT25
LINKIN PARK · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the LINKIN PARK "Numb" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-25
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Utilize tight, percussive palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Keep the playing aggressive and focused, ensuring clarity in each note.
- Maintain a low noise floor by using the amp's built-in noise gate if available.
The original rig
What LINKIN PARK used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002 model, used by Brad Delson in studio for 'Numb')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for 'Numb')
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Numb adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts LINKIN PARK'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 Numb?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Numb?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 10.
What gear did LINKIN PARK use on Numb?
Guitar: PRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002 model, used by Brad Delson in studio for 'Numb'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for 'Numb').
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.
More LINKIN PARK on the Fender Mustang LT25
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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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.