Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Paranoid settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Black Sabbath · adapted 21 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "Paranoid" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the MYTHIC CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 8, Master 7, Bass 0, Treble 10. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-09
- Preset / mode
- MYTHIC CRUNCH
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 0
- Treble
- 10
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming for the riff.
- Use palm muting for added aggression on power chords.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed for fluid transitions.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-27
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 3
- Treble
- 8
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance attack and sustain.
- Use finger vibrato for expressive bends.
- Maintain a tight picking hand to control dynamics.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1964 Gibson SG Special (aka 'Monkey')
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup MK1 LA100BL (100-watt head) with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 8.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paranoid adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath'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 Paranoid?
Start from the MYTHIC CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 8, Master 7, Bass 0, Treble 10.
Which pickup should I use for Paranoid?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on Paranoid?
Guitar: 1964 Gibson SG Special (aka 'Monkey'). Amp: Laney Supergroup MK1 LA100BL (100-watt head) with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely).
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.
Paranoid 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.