Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Paradise City settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Guns N' Roses · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Paradise City" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 7.5, 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 Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-21
- 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 off
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Focus on dynamic pick attack to emphasize the aggressive tone.
- Keep your picking hand steady to ensure consistent rhythm.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paradise City adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses'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 Paradise City?
Start from the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Paradise City?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Paradise City?
Guitar: 1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Paradise City on other amps
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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.